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ML54 LUP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,807 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 88,580 miles

Emissions not tested emissions excessive possible damage to test equipment (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,768 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front exhaust front mount corroded off

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

the nearside and offside front tyres are worn slightly on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Some of the exhaust system mounting brackets are corrroded( but the systemis still sercure).

The engine management warning light is on all the time on dash.

The offside rear brake back plate is corroded.

There is some slight damage on the front number plate.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Some of the exhaust system mounting brackets are corrroded( but the systemis still sercure).

The engine management warning light is on all the time on dash.

The offside rear brake back plate is corroded.

There is some slight damage on the front number plate.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management light is on all the time.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,019 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,603 miles

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

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

The nearside and offside rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

The nearside and offside rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 39,184 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,330 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 LUP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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