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KN54 BYP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,558 mi
Last recorded108,558 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,558 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,468 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

osr bumpstop broken

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm bear bonded bush deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm bear bonded bush deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,259 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,939 miles

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,762 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,959 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,069 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KN54 BYP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KN54 BYP, 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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KN54 BYP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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