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ML54 LWM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,462 mi
Last recorded121,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished Outer Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 121,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished Outer Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 121,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished Outer Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,043 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2017 97,043 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,005 miles

Backbox heat shield loose

Drivers sun visor dropping down when in the up right position Not obscuring drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Backbox heat shield loose

Drivers sun visor dropping down when in the up right position Not obscuring drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,129 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,074 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,562 miles

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

o/s/f/ inner cv leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,562 miles

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

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

o/s/f/ inner cv leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,514 miles

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

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 LWM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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