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AK54 KFZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,482 mi
Last recorded134,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 134,482 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around rear spring holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded.

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded advise replacement with subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm buushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,673 miles

offside & nearside lower arm rear bushes grtting poor

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,495 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,589 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,076 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,418 miles

engine undershield fitted

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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AK54 KFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 KFZ, 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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AK54 KFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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