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KC54 NWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,989 mi
Last recorded130,989 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox has slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlights cloudy (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces are pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 130,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall has 3 cuts down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox has slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlights cloudy (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces are pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,377 miles

Advise both front head lights faded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 125,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise both front head lights faded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,436 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section supported with wire

child seat fitted to offside rear

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,327 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 108,327 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 95,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,893 miles

boyh headlight patterns are poor

slight play in n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,861 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2009 67,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,059 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,805 miles

advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,805 miles

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

advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KC54 NWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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