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EY54 MXA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 MXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,784 miles

Offside front shock absorber has misting of oil

Fail 26 Nov 2025 120,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front shock absorber has misting of oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,524 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,377 miles

Both headlamps slightly cloudy

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Small exhaust blow on flexible section

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,935 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,125 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,853 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,139 miles

both headlamps staring to opaque effect to lenses, slight bind o/s/f brake,n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,139 miles

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

both headlamps staring to opaque effect to lenses, slight bind o/s/f brake,n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,375 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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EY54 MXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY54 MXA, 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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What year was EY54 MXA registered?

EY54 MXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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