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ML54 DHP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,304 miles

Centre Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2014 99,278 miles

both front headlamps starting to deteriate in colour

rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2013 83,604 miles

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

oil leak from damaged sump

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,601 miles

Oil leak from sump.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak from sump.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,497 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bonnet not opening

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 38,176 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

n/s front tyer close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,264 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
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ML54 DHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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