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MK54 FMU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,928 mi
Last recorded143,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 FMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 143,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,458 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2018 135,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,820 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,308 miles

22 % imbalance across front brakes

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

22 % imbalance across front brakes

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,057 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil over full

Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil over full

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,093 miles

205/55/16V

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2012 75,093 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

205/55/16V

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,768 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre low inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,395 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MK54 FMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK54 FMU, 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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MK54 FMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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