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ML54 ZSR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,437 mi
Last recorded77,437 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ZSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,437 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tow bar ball missing

Fail 6 Nov 2015 77,435 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tow bar ball missing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,225 miles

1 both rear coil springs corroded

1 nsf brake slight bind

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,225 miles

1 both rear coil springs corroded

1 nsf brake slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,400 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,781 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,828 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
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ML54 ZSR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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