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ML54 VEU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,469 mi
Last recorded21,469 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 21,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes perishing and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 19,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,181 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,517 miles

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,634 miles

suspension bushes wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 8,324 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 7,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 5,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

ML54 VEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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