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ML54 BZP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,996 miles

Front tyres both cracking

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, images just ok (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front tyres both cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, images just ok (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and has a flat spot

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,380 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape and worn on inner shoulders....205/55VR16

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,380 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are out of shape and worn on inner shoulders....205/55VR16

Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,332 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre deteriorated on inner wall [ perishing ]

O/S/F Tyre has small deep cuts in tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,952 miles

front brake discs inner surface slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,223 miles

slight surface rust on both front brake discs

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,443 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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ML54 BZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML54 BZP, 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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ML54 BZP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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