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ML54 CAX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 95,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,270 miles

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

slight bind noted at nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,526 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,001 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes heavily deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,001 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes heavily deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion noted to inner faces of both front disc's

Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,070 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,728 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and nearside front tyre has small cut on inner edge

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 CAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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