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KL54 VXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,934 mi
Last recorded70,934 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Underbody, Steering and Suspension components rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,214 miles

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

Outer sills Rusting

Underbody, Steering and Suspension components rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer sills Rusting

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody, Steering and Suspension components rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,067 miles

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

Underbody, steering and suspension components rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody, steering and suspension components rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,197 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Underbody Rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,240 miles

All tyres cracking slightly in between treads

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres cracking slightly in between treads

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,067 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyres Cracking/Perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,120 miles

some underbody surface rusting on braking,steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,762 miles

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

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 VXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

KL54 VXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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