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ML54 TYC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,868 mi
Last recorded141,868 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,850 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 111,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,568 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corrding

n/s/r seatbelt missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 107,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corrding

n/s/r seatbelt missing

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres appear under inflated

both lower arm rear bushes cracking and unbonding, but not resulting in excessive movement

dip stick tube loose, oil dip assumed ok from meassurement

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pad linings wearing thin

n/s/r tyre cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wear to edges, cracking to tread and nail in centre tread

rear brake pad linings wearing thin

slight play at top of steering wheel

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres appear under inflated

both lower arm rear bushes cracking and unbonding, but not resulting in excessive movement

coolant level low

dip stick tube loose, oil dip assumed ok from meassurement

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pad linings wearing thin

n/s/r tyre cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wear to edges, cracking to tread and nail in centre tread

rear brake pad linings wearing thin

slight play at top of steering wheel

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,946 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,529 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,529 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

rear brake pads getting low. offside front tyre worn inner edge. front number plate fayding. neerside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,515 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,227 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ML54 TYC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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