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MA54 EXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,886 mi
Last recorded140,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,886 miles

all tyres wearing on edges slightly

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 89,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,503 miles

2 nails offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,263 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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MA54 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MA54 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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