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EY54 KYB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,309 mi
Last recorded128,309 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 KYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 128,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within area of trailing arm mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bottoms of both front wings corroded/ holed

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Injector seal blowing/ fumes under bonnet

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Not clipped onto strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,579 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,089 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,354 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,354 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face badly corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,816 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe hanger broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,273 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,273 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,918 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.205/55R16V

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE

WIPER OFFSIDE SLIGHT SMEAR SCREEN.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,114 miles

both front tyres slightly worn at edges,205/55R16V

Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,178 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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EY54 KYB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY54 KYB, 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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EY54 KYB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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