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AK54 KTC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,754 mi
Last recorded137,754 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 137,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 134,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 127,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 124,966 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to 3mm and cracking badly. dated 2011. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread and side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Registering 22 KG on the rolling road. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp glass misty causing distorted pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth inner edge and scrubbed on the outer edge. tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to 3mm and cracking badly. dated 2011. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread and side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and belly pan fitted

front wipers starting to smear

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,445 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES JUDDER ON SCREEN

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

HAND BRAKE LEVER - BUTTON BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 19 Sep 2015 115,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated UNABLE TO ROTATE - TO TEST (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

BOTH WIPER BLADES JUDDER ON SCREEN

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

HAND BRAKE LEVER - BUTTON BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,034 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 94,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,623 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

rev. lamps inop

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,690 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)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,301 miles

nsr tyre perrishing and osr signs of running at low pressure.

rear no plate separating

Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nsr tyre perrishing and osr signs of running at low pressure.

rear no plate separating

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,143 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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AK54 KTC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK54 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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