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FE54 AWU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 AWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 103,099 miles

Bootlid latch defective, testable items accessed from rear seats

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, arms, anti-roll bar & linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bootlid latch defective, testable items accessed from rear seats

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, arms, anti-roll bar & linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,414 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 101,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,299 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,040 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,674 miles

osf tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,800 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,871 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,871 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,543 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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FE54 AWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FE54 AWU, 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 FE54 AWU registered?

FE54 AWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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