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ML54 LZF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,755 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 61,695 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 60,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,915 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 LZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

ML54 LZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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