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MA54 LHK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,684 mi
Last recorded101,684 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,264 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,167 miles

Corrosion starting on and around nearside and offside rear suspension components and mounting areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to fog over

Offside Front Tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Offside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY/CORD

Offside Rear Tyre bald inside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,155 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion starting on and around nearside and offside rear suspension components and mounting areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to fog over

Offside Front Tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre bald inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,405 miles

Exhaust heat shielding loose

Front nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to fog over

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted cannot fully inspect seatbelt nearside rear

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted cannot fully inspect seatbelt nearside rear

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,971 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s front tyre tread low 2.5mm

n/s rear tyre tread low 2mm

Fail 23 Sep 2011 58,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s front tyre tread low 2.5mm

n/s rear tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,570 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,421 miles

front tyres 2-3mm of tread

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 LHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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