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KL54 VZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,113 miles

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

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)

engine pans

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine pans

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,370 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front brake pads appear worn

Head light units deteriorated

Nearside head light beam pattern weak

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre worn low

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers both insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,370 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front brake pads appear worn

Head light units deteriorated

Nearside head light beam pattern weak

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre worn low

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers both insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing edges

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing edges

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,335 miles

discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,809 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Aug 2011 47,021 miles

discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,006 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)

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

front pads appear low

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 VZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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