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ML54 ZHM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 101,201 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 100,901 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 89,661 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 79,816 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

bonnet lock does not always release

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 May 2017 79,816 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe not retained to suspension leg (2.2.D.2b)

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

bonnet lock does not always release

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 66,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 66,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,100 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,661 miles

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 14 Oct 2011 41,818 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,567 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks to tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,567 miles

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

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 ZHM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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