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KC54 NRL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 NRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 153,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but seriously weakened

Fail 5 Aug 2022 153,240 miles

Body has an unsafe modification corrosion to o/s and n/s lower wheel arches creating sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box blowing from weld (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but seriously weakened

Pass 10 Aug 2021 145,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension

exh corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,948 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 139,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,504 miles

radiator support panel damaged..heat shields insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

radiator support panel damaged..heat shields insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,418 miles

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

Offside Rear WBG SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear WBG SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,732 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,134 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,622 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 NRL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC54 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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