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ML54 VXC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,562 miles

Front headlight slightly misty

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,199 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cracks as well (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,960 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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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ML54 VXC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML54 VXC, 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 ML54 VXC registered?

ML54 VXC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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