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MV54 SYG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot open intermittent fault

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,875 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 83,875 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 76,424 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fender holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fender holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,845 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,845 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,298 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,626 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,159 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system deteriated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise on osf wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 42,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,747 miles

front bumper scuffed

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,383 miles

various scuffs on vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,804 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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MV54 SYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV54 SYG, 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 SYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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