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EY54 VYG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,893 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,423 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,690 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge (205/50 R17)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,078 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,078 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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,025 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads becoming low

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,395 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on inside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,689 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 VYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VYG, 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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EY54 VYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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