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MA54 OGT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 OGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,242 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,346 miles

Item removed hanging from interior mirror prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015
Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,711 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 96,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 86,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front head light cloudy but does not effort aim

offside front head light cloudy but does not effort aim

Fail 24 May 2012 86,631 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front head light cloudy but does not effort aim

offside front head light cloudy but does not effort aim

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,559 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 OGT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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