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ML54 BZX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill is dented

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,900 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,247 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 101,763 miles

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

Front under try loose (Rectified in test)

Head light image poor but readable

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose (Rectified in test)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,671 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 50,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,130 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BZX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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