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ML54 YLG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,035 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Both doors have damage to bottom

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Held on by tape ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from top of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 138,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Both doors have damage to bottom

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Held on by tape ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from top of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,729 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sill has slight damage

Rear wiper split

oil leak

undertrays obscuring

Fail 25 Feb 2016 129,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sill has slight damage

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

Rear wiper split

oil leak

undertrays obscuring

Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 119,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,672 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,433 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,174 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,944 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,874 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. unable to test belt

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 YLG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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