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HJ54 VZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,226 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 144,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut not located correctly

Offside Front Macpherson strut not located correctly

Pass 29 Aug 2024 138,174 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,377 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 121,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,886 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,847 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HJ54 VZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HJ54 VZV, 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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HJ54 VZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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