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ML54 LVW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,409 mi
Last recorded165,409 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 165,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

clunk on front springs when turning steering advise further investigation

Fail 4 Sep 2019 165,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,630 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underneith soaked with diesel but no sign of a constant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

chuff on engine causing strong wiff of exhaust gasses in cab

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,696 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 120,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 99,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,456 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,388 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LVW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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