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FN54 UDH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 UDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,525 miles

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,089 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 109,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 105,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded / worn

Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded / worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 89,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,990 miles

both rear tyre low on inner and outer tread but the tread is rasied

front brake discs in poor condition

head lamp ain and pattern just visible

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,990 miles

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

both rear tyre low on inner and outer tread but the tread is rasied

front brake discs in poor condition

head lamp ain and pattern just visible

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,747 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FN54 UDH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FN54 UDH, 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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FN54 UDH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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