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KG54 JVN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,924 mi
Last recorded80,924 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 JVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,924 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses are going foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is over 10 years old (11 years)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,487 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OF and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear OSR Tyre over 10 years old

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear as well as connecting components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,482 miles

Front front washers flow rate is low.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,301 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,341 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,515 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides

Fail 3 Nov 2020 72,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating,

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge & developing cracks in tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms developing surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge & developing slight cracks on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Wishbones Developing Slight Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit also cracked

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush wearing

Offside Front head lamp aim slight lower

Rear (BOTH) coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,948 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,954 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

N/S/R Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,264 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 48,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,457 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,512 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,356 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,997 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 JVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KG54 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

KG54 JVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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