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KL54 VZO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,296 mi
Last recorded137,296 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 137,296 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES / BACK PLATES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE SO UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT PROPERLY (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED % SMOKE

ENGINE AIR INTAKE THROATY / NOT EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE IN MIDDLE

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH UNITS BADLY FADED / OUTPUT POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING HOLED @ BOTTOM / NON STRUCTUAL

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM ALL AROUND ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS REAR BUSHES POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 10 May 2019 137,296 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE FRONT OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKES / BACK PLATES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE SO UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT PROPERLY (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED % SMOKE

ENGINE AIR INTAKE THROATY / NOT EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE IN MIDDLE

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH UNITS BADLY FADED / OUTPUT POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING HOLED @ BOTTOM / NON STRUCTUAL

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM ALL AROUND ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS REAR BUSHES POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 7 May 2018 121,871 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank damp

Fail 7 May 2018 121,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 May 2017 106,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,188 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 23 May 2014 84,099 miles

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

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

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

metal turbo pipe cracked and blowing

Fail 23 May 2014 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

metal turbo pipe cracked and blowing

Pass 31 May 2013 72,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside front driveshaft bearing noisey

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2012 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2012 58,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 47,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 47,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,265 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 VZO 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 65%.

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

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