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KG53 VZN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,437 mi
Last recorded137,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 VZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,224 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,243 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,124 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,455 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Coolant leak

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,360 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,729 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 27,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,653 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 VZN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

KG53 VZN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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