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MA54 LLG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 LLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 156,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nest to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 156,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nest to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 143,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,038 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,016 miles

BODY/SUSPENSION CORRODED

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Fail 27 Oct 2016 128,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BODY/SUSPENSION CORRODED

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights showing a poor pattern

Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights showing a poor pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,476 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,972 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,972 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 LLG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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