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KL54 VWU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,792 mi
Last recorded146,792 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 146,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,720 miles

both headlights have poor beam image

Fail 19 Oct 2017 124,720 miles

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

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

both headlights have poor beam image

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight beam image are poor

Fail 11 Oct 2016 119,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight beam image are poor

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,021 miles

n/s/r/ tyre slight cracking an d worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r/ bead rim damage

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,899 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 103,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Park brake button cover missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,254 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,241 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 58,241 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,124 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

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