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EF54 KLE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,516 mi
Last recorded111,516 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 111,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 99,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly corroded

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,635 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Bonnet release grill badge missing.

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/perrished but just within limits at time of test - Soon need replacing.

Both front brake discs corroding.

Both headlight patterns dim but just within limits.

Both rear shocker cowlings adrift.

Cooling system pressurizing & overheating - Suspect headgasket.

O/S/F foglamp lens u/s.

Rear number plate worn but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,627 miles

both headlight aims on lower limits

clutch not clearing reverse

front grile badge missing

nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush worn

rear number plate worn

Fail 14 Dec 2012 62,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight aims on lower limits

clutch not clearing reverse

front grile badge missing

nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush worn

rear number plate worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,090 miles

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Engine under tray slightly insicure/loose.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush perrishing but O.K. at time of test.

Rear number plate worn.

Suspect A/c compressor noisy.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,435 miles

Engine undertray fixings loose.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn/perrished but just within M.O.T. limits.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (205/55x16)_.

Rear number plate worn.

Screw in O/S/R tyre tread.

Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,798 miles

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Rear number plate worn.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 85% worn.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Dec 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,829 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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EF54 KLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF54 KLE, 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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EF54 KLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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