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MA54 PCU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 PCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,515 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 129,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,018 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,023 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2014 111,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,523 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1 slight play steering wheel uper bearing

10 front no plate discoloured

2 nsf /osf tyres wearing on inner edges

3 osf /osr outer sills corroded // nsf nsr outer sills corroded

5 corrosion under front and rear of car

6 all coil springs corroded

7 osf tyre wearing close to legaql limit

8 osf brake pipe corroded and all ferrules

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,930 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle and on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,798 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2012 80,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,814 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 44,814 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,274 miles

mixed rated tyres fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mixed rated tyres fitted

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 PCU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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