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ML54 LHR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 155,062 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 155,062 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 152,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 149,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,017 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fronts / rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 132,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 122,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Runflat tyre is fitted to the offside rear

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,480 miles

2 Rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2012 83,625 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 83,625 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 70,859 miles

both rear tyres are on 3mm tread approx

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2010 59,612 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads approx 90% worn

Fail 15 May 2010 59,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads approx 90% worn

Pass 15 May 2009 47,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear seat belt slow on return

Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,242 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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 LHR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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