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ML54 WLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 113,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,089 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,089 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,552 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,552 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,325 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 78,317 miles

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

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

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

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

observe emissions

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

blue smoke from exhaust near limit

offside and nearside front headlamps poor pattern and aim

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,656 miles

advise slightly burning oil

Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges near limit

Pass 28 Nov 2011
Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,925 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 18,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,629 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 10,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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