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LS54 NDG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

221,392 mi
Last recorded221,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 221,392 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 221,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 212,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 212,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat insecure seat removed n/s/r (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 209,593 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 209,512 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 206,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 206,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2019 203,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

rear axle rusting

Fail 20 May 2019 203,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

rear axle rusting

Pass 29 May 2018 195,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 195,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 188,703 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 188,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 178,398 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 178,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 167,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 159,220 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 149,621 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 149,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 127,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,832 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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LS54 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LS54 NDG, 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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LS54 NDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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