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MV54 KPO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 KPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,005 miles

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

Underside has surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,517 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,650 miles

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

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

Rear boot lid lock faulty

Fail 25 Mar 2022 62,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear boot lid lock faulty

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,962 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens poor condition

Offside Headlamp lens poor condition

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,242 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has a puncture

rear tyres tread feathered, tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps deteriorated but output not reduced

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing , both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,887 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing, both rear tyres tread slightly feathered

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,192 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage (sidewall)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight damage (sidewall)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc's corroaded on inner faces

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,093 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,133 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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MV54 KPO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 MV54 KPO, 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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MV54 KPO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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