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ML54 MDX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,356 mi
Last recorded134,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,153 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,151 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,258 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,501 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,405 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 52,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 52,470 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,317 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear 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 MDX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

ML54 MDX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is ML54 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 MDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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