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LR54 VNV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 VNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,163 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2022 66,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,052 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,878 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 27,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,251 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR54 VNV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR54 VNV, 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 LR54 VNV registered?

LR54 VNV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LR54 VNV safe to buy?

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