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FP54 LFD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,412 mi
Last recorded144,412 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 144,412 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,407 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 138,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,776 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 107,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,139 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,139 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 86,044 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 86,044 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

oil level low

x1 nail in each rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 78,466 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 78,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 71,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 66,963 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)

Pass 31 May 2013 62,285 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,399 miles

items should not be stuck in front screen in zone a or b see notes provided

n/s o/s front tyres tread area getting low but legal at test

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FP54 LFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FP54 LFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 LFD registered?

FP54 LFD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is FP54 LFD safe to buy?

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