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KC54 ODU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,389 mi
Last recorded133,389 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 ODU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 133,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,325 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to Rear Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,020 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,902 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,474 miles

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

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

Nearside head lamp Projected beam image poor

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside front and rear sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,149 miles

Front exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2017 94,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,765 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear close to limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,501 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,218 miles

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

button missing from handbrake lever, although lever still operates.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,490 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 74,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,955 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,952 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,875 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 43,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,423 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 ODU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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