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MA54 EPL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 163,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

fuel injector chuffing

offside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 11 Jul 2017 163,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

offside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 6 Jul 2016 157,741 miles

engine oil leak

osr tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 148,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 148,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 143,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 143,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 131,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both headlights have outer lwns misting

Pass 27 Jul 2011 122,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2011 122,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r wheel trim incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,702 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 112,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 100,295 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 100,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,880 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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MA54 EPL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA54 EPL, 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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MA54 EPL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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