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MT54 DLY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,717 mi
Last recorded130,717 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 DLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 130,717 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock weak

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,941 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,950 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 100,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing uneavenly

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing uneavenly

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult 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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MT54 DLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT54 DLY, 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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MT54 DLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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