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KC54 NBJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,515 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,010 miles

both rear shocker casings insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front inner pads starting to wear

front regsitration plate deteriorated

oil leaks

rear inner pads starting to wear

slight damage to offside rear quarter

wheel trims

Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear shocker casings insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front inner pads starting to wear

front regsitration plate deteriorated

oil leaks

rear inner pads starting to wear

slight damage to offside rear quarter

wheel trims

Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear shocker outer casing loose

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel trims fitted

Wipers vibrating on screen

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear shocker outer casing loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Wheel trims fitted

Wipers vibrating on screen

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,585 miles

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,751 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Oil leak

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

Slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,751 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Oil leak

Slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear bump stops worn

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,359 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear bump stops worn

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,611 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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KC54 NBJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KC54 NBJ, 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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KC54 NBJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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