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KL54 VYH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,999 mi
Last recorded146,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 VYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,852 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,852 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,000 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Fail 17 Aug 2011 121,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,969 miles

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,398 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 VYH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

KL54 VYH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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