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KJ54 LMK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,658 mi
Last recorded178,658 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 LMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 178,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 172,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components have surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 172,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components have surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,422 miles

Inner edge on both front tyres worn smooth

Offside Rear edge worn smmooth

Fail 28 Jun 2017 161,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount broken from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner edge on both front tyres worn smooth

Offside Rear edge worn smmooth

Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,003 miles

Inner edge worn both rear tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 154,003 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both head lamps has no image to dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Inner edge worn both rear tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,171 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside part of steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2015 144,171 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside part of steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2014 135,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 123,857 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 111,901 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,073 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,012 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,279 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KJ54 LMK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KJ54 LMK, 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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KJ54 LMK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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