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HG54 KUJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,158 miles

Handbrake release button damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 119,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake release button damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,362 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,653 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 107,653 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,773 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 104,773 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished/ cracking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 100,165 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished/ cracking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,154 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,154 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,832 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,774 miles

rear exhaust hanger corrodid

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger corrodid

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,789 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,837 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,824 miles

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

n/s/r tyre/wheel out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,098 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

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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HG54 KUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HG54 KUJ, 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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HG54 KUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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