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EU54 VCX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 118,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Poor Light Patterns (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,727 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Poor Light Patterns (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,875 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,415 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,056 miles

near & offside front discs starting to wear

near & offside front pads getting low

near & offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,017 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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EU54 VCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU54 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU54 VCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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