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ML54 CBF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,086 mi
Last recorded155,086 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 155,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower wings corroded x2 osf nsf

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower chip in screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 155,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower wings corroded x2 osf nsf

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower chip in screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge- on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 131,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2020 123,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak, Radiator

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of having been hot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of having been hot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,359 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,602 miles

Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,601 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,866 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front discs corroding on insides

rear number plate poor

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,866 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lenses no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front discs corroding on insides

rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,672 miles

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

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

possible slight wear to osf wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,670 miles

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

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

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

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

possible slight wear to osf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,218 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,921 miles

slight wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,746 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,777 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 CBF 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 70.8%.

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

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