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FX54 YVH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,488 mi
Last recorded115,488 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,488 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

front washers weak

offside front indicator bulb discolouring

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,473 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

front washers weak

offside front indicator bulb discolouring

Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,896 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODEING

FRONT WASHERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

UNDER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,090 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 105,090 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 101,329 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 96,535 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,570 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front w/washers only jst reach screenj

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,631 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,422 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FX54 YVH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 FX54 YVH, 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 FX54 YVH registered?

FX54 YVH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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