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MA54 VVJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 130,513 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 130,513 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,105 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 94,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover -under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 94,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover -under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s headlamps lenses faded

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread depth

Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,391 miles

both front headlamps faded but pattern still visible

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,660 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,998 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 27,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,735 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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MA54 VVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MA54 VVJ, 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 MA54 VVJ registered?

MA54 VVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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