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KG54 HLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,840 mi
Last recorded150,840 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 150,840 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,827 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 139,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front headlamps slightly faded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,784 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,724 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,118 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,333 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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KG54 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KG54 HLJ, 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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KG54 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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