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KL54 WLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025
Pass 1 Nov 2024
Pass 27 Sep 2023

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,887 miles

both hand brake cable ends rusty

underside light corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,000 miles

both hand brake cable ends rusty

both rear brake pipe blistering

underside light corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside light corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside light corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,997 miles

both rear brake pipes blistering

underside light corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,099 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,916 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,913 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,714 miles

N/S drive shaft inner CV boot leaking grease very slightly.

N/S inner CV boot leaking grease very slightly.

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,862 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside 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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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