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MT54 ZLN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,673 mi
Last recorded153,673 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 143,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 142,963 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 132,800 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on inner treads

Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip provision not fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends have had heat applied

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip provision not fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends have had heat applied

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,392 miles

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

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)

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

emmisions close to limit

Fail 24 Oct 2011 108,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,490 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2010 99,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 75,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

f/n/s+r/o/s inner shoulder worn off

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,556 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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MT54 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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