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ML54 BZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,872 mi
Last recorded141,872 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 141,872 miles

Bonnet latch broken

Both headlamp lenses starting to opaque / scratched

Engine / gearbox oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Fail 23 May 2016 141,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Lower arm rear bush de-bonded moving out of position (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pad friction material low (3.5.1g)

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

Bonnet latch broken

Both headlamp lenses starting to opaque / scratched

Engine / gearbox oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 127,672 miles

Childs seat fitted in rear

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel flap cover missing

O/S rear tyre 3mm of tread

Fail 27 May 2015 127,642 miles

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

Childs seats fitted in rear

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel flap cover missing

O/S/rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 May 2014 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 122,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 121,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 102,018 miles

offside inner driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,761 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 BZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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