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KL54 VVX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,550 mi
Last recorded171,550 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 171,550 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mountings to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 171,550 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure no bolts fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mountings to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 152,504 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 152,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 124,223 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 124,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,549 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 118,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,302 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VVX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VVX, 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 KL54 VVX registered?

KL54 VVX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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