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KL54 VUA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 VUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 127,013 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker cover off

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 13 Apr 2015 118,463 miles

both rear shocker covers off

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shocker covers off

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,034 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 99,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 99,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s sill badly damaged

o/s sill corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,086 miles

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)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,853 miles

Bonnet awkward to open due to front grill loose

Both front wheel trims missing

Both rear tyres very badly worn on inside edge - advise immediate replacement

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil above maximum level

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Large engine shield fitted

N/S "B" pillar trim missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear number plate poor condition

Washer pump poor operation

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,853 miles

N/S "B" pillar trim missing

Rear brake pads worn

Rear number plate poor condition

Washer pump poor operation

Bonnet awkward to open due to front grill loose

Both front wheel trims missing

Both rear tyres very badly worn on inside edge - advise immediate replacement

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil above maximum level

Large engine shield fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,657 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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KL54 VUA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL54 VUA, 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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KL54 VUA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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