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MA54 RTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,870 mi
Last recorded196,870 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 196,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 183,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 166,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 166,075 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 146,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 122,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 53,142 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 RTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTU, 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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What year was MA54 RTU registered?

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

Is MA54 RTU safe to buy?

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