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KU54 VTF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 VTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,378 miles

front exhaust mounting detached/system secure

front number plate damaged

front tyres appear under inflated

headlamp lens's deteriorated/beam images poor

near side rear brake slightly holds on

near side rear shock absorber damp

off side rear reflector insecure

oil filler cap missing

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer box holed and blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres close to limit

washer alignment poor

Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres close to limit

washer alignment poor

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 95,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,037 miles

nsf disc corroded inner face

Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf disc corroded inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,017 miles

front discs worn and rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 86,574 miles

exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 31 May 2013 81,040 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 81,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,012 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 70,002 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,376 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,540 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,063 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KU54 VTF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU54 VTF, 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 KU54 VTF registered?

KU54 VTF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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