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DE54 KNB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 100,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,356 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 86,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,791 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,284 miles

EML ON

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 74,284 miles

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

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

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

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

EML ON

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,848 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,330 miles

o/sr tyre nail

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Reverse lights are inop

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,862 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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DE54 KNB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE54 KNB, 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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DE54 KNB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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