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ML54 LXB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,110 miles

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

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

engine manageement light is on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,285 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,985 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 LXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LXB, 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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What year was ML54 LXB registered?

ML54 LXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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