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ML54 WJZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 51,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,439 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,305 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre on outer side wall

cuts in both front tyres not showing ply or cords

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,139 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,139 miles

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

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

slow puncture offside rear tyre

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 WJZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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