MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
offside inner driveshaft seal slightly leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ML54 BZU registered?
ML54 BZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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