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KJ54 JNL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,719 mi
Last recorded179,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 JNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 179,719 miles

Nearside sill damaged and corroded

bottom of both front wings severely corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 171,650 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 171,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 162,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 162,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 155,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 149,706 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 149,706 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,748 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 142,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,036 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,119 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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KJ54 JNL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ54 JNL, 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 KJ54 JNL registered?

KJ54 JNL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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