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ML54 VXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,110 miles

Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing proper inspection of steering, suspension components.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing proper inspection of steering, suspension components.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,080 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring lower extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.93 mm (4.1E.1)

The smoke opacity is operating close to the legal limit at 2.90 1/m (7.4B.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.63 1/m after 6 acceleration runs (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect see also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect see also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from the interior mirror and sat nav holder secured to swept area (high position) (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring lower extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.93 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,185 miles

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommations where the brakes are either ready for service,or requires topping up

(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is close to the minimum requirements at 17%,indicating that service is required

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.4B.1)The instrument display temperature gauge is unstable in its operation and cannot be relied upon for correct engine temperature assessment

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen swept area should not be fitted for legal reasons

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommations where the brakes are either ready for service,or requires topping up

(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is close to the minimum requirements at 17%,indicating that service is required

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.4B.1)The instrument display temperature gauge is unstable in its operation and cannot be relied upon for correct engine temperature assessment

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen swept area should not be fitted for legal reasons

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,054 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 44,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,035 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,531 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 16,531 miles

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

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 VXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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