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KG53 VZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,729 miles

Back box bracket broken.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 89,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

back box bracket brocken

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,487 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls have perished / inner edge worn

rear exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image showing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image showing (1.8.A.1b)

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

both headlamps have product on lenses

nearside rear tyre sidewalls have perished / inner edge worn

rear exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,837 miles

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)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,332 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check all rear seat belts

Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,072 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,721 miles

UNABLE TO CHECH REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD IN BOOT

unable to open boot via boot switch

Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,670 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,451 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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KG53 VZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KG53 VZJ, 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 KG53 VZJ registered?

KG53 VZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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