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MA54 RXM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,438 mi
Last recorded65,438 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 RXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 65,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,278 miles

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

advise front sub frame rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise front sub frame rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,135 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 63,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,071 miles

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

advise both front headlight lens faded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 60,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 58,226 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 57,178 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,211 miles

both front headlamp lens foggy

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,454 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,442 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,311 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,833 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,185 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed oevr fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,185 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed oevr fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 10 Oct 2009 30,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,249 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,873 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
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MA54 RXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MA54 RXM, 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 MA54 RXM registered?

MA54 RXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is MA54 RXM safe to buy?

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