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ML54 DHX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,549 mi
Last recorded106,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s lenses misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

some deterioration to n/s & o/s rear bump stops

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

some deterioration to n/s & o/s rear suspension bump stops

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,426 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,315 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 DHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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