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EF54 KSV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 108,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush

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

Offside inner tie rod slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2020 99,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush

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

Offside inner tie rod slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn VERY THIN/bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack gator twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2015 66,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,800 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 KSV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF54 KSV, 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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What year was EF54 KSV registered?

EF54 KSV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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