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ML54 YLN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 116,640 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 108,682 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,912 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,425 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose ADVISE NEW MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT FOLDED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 30 May 2019 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,017 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2016 66,012 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 59,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,344 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

Pass 9 May 2013 45,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 45,899 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,368 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 44,367 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 38,698 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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,944 miles

front pads aprox 4 mm

Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front pads aprox 4 mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 18,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear reflector lense cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,872 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear reflector lense cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,604 miles

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 YLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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