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KC54 NWN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,162 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 109,160 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,547 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive misting of oil /pas fluid around steering rack pinion region? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE! renewal of BOTH headlamps prior to next MOT! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil bound/weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- General corrosion on underside suspension components of vehicle

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn coil bound/weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point along outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around sump pan/engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn MISSING? broken away? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive misting of oil /pas fluid around steering rack pinion region? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil bound/weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note;- General corrosion on underside suspension components of vehicle

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn coil bound/weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point along outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around sump pan/engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,818 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack pinion area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil bound, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE RENEWAL PRIOR TO NEXT MOT TEST (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Note;- General corrosion on rear suspension components on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Coil spring worn coil bound, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight tear/cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE RENEWAL PRIOR TO NEXT MOT TEST (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slight in retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack pinion area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil bound, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Note;- General corrosion on rear suspension components on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Coil spring worn coil bound, weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight tear/cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front upper support bearing tight on lock to lock

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,352 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,459 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Note;- nearside front wheel trim missing?

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Note;- nearside front wheel trim missing?

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 47,805 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,310 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 NWN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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