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KL54 VVD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,964 mi
Last recorded164,964 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 VVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 160,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 160,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2018 158,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2017 156,116 miles

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

lower part of o/s/f wing starting to corrode

n/s body sill damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2017 156,069 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

lower part of o/s/f wing starting to corrode

n/s body sill damaged

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 152,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 148,764 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

headlaights discolured

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 144,981 miles

engine oil leak

front (both) headlamps are dim

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear shock absorber dirt cover damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2014 144,981 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front (both) headlamps are dim

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear shock absorber dirt cover damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 142,275 miles

headlights dim

heavy oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 142,196 miles

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

Damage to n/s/r sill.

Engine noisey/rattle under load.

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

Headlight lenses misted internally.

Moisture around steering rack unit.

Moisture o/s/f inner c.v boot.

Oil leak around engine area and underneath.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 139,244 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 139,244 miles

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

front brake pads look low/discs worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,375 miles

nail in nearside front tyre screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,663 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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KL54 VVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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