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ML54 LZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,012 mi
Last recorded83,012 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 83,012 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edge to 0mm

offside front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm

Fail 19 May 2016 83,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edge to 0mm

offside front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm

Pass 22 May 2015 74,314 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 65,640 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 56,567 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 56,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 50,418 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,233 miles

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

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

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2010 31,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2009 24,823 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 24,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 15,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

ML54 LZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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