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ML54 WOJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,519 miles

Central Front Body panel insecure grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 79,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,453 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,196 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,196 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,217 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,188 miles

tread getting low both front tyre's see healthcheck report

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 WOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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