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KG54 HYV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 HYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,189 miles

Central Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Front both sides inner wings have slight corrosion on surface

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack slightly in centre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion on surface (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills slightly corroded on surface (6.1.B.2)

coolant level low

mist of oil / top side / underside of the engine

Fail 7 Aug 2017 114,147 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Front both sides inner wings have slight corrosion on surface

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack slightly in centre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion on surface (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills slightly corroded on surface (6.1.B.2)

coolant level low

mist of oil / top side / underside of the engine

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,008 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,404 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,378 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,973 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,635 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,757 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KG54 HYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HYV, 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 KG54 HYV registered?

KG54 HYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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