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FL54 VLK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,278 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,809 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both front head lights beam pattan deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,188 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

offside front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,970 miles

under trays fitted

wheel covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,031 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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FL54 VLK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL54 VLK, 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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FL54 VLK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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