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ML04 SCX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 152,130 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 152,125 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,783 miles

All four tyres low and cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,240 miles

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

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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ML04 SCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML04 SCX, 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 ML04 SCX registered?

ML04 SCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is ML04 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 SCX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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