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ML54 VXP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,274 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 68,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 64,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,455 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 57,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,610 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,954 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 26,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyre outter walls cracking but cord not exsposed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,856 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,234 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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ML54 VXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML54 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

ML54 VXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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