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ML54 CAV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,017 mi
Last recorded171,017 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 171,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

covers on sills both sides inner and outer sills .

front disc pitted

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 15 Mar 2019 170,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides.

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted

front pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 170,694 miles

Play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 170,691 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in both steering rack ends.

Tailgate doesn't open from outside

Pass 18 Mar 2017 167,474 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 163,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake just met requirements at 17%

Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

second hand ciol springs fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 159,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 155,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,503 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 128,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 117,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 111,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,757 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ML54 CAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 CAV, 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 CAV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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