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KE53 VXP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,134 mi
Last recorded207,134 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 207,134 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 203,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slightly underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 201,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 198,051 miles

Slight hissing noise from the engine

Pass 21 Dec 2017 189,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 176,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 176,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 164,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 151,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust tailpipe bracket loose

Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust tailpipe bracket loose

Fail 24 Jan 2014 138,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,818 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 124,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,966 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 101,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 91,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,245 miles

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

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

all brake pads very close to 1.5mm limit strongly advise replace

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 70,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,068 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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KE53 VXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KE53 VXP, 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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What year was KE53 VXP registered?

KE53 VXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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