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KV54 LAA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,102 mi
Last recorded148,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,102 miles

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

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

rear brake disc,s worn

Fail 29 Oct 2013 148,102 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 126,495 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 126,494 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,014 miles

Advise front brake discs very worn/corroded on inner faces

Advise nearside headlamp aim not as crisp as it could be,but benefit of doubt given at time of test

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Advise offside front flexi brake hose twisted slightly and slight witness mark on suspension leg where it has touched

Advise offside rear numberplate light dim

Advise rear bushes starting toi deteriorate on both front lower suspension arms

Advise slight buckle on both front wheels

Advise slight play at both rear anti-roll bar links

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Advise both headlamp lenses starting to go opaque

Advise front brake discs very worn/corroded on inner faces

Advise nearside headlamp aim not as crisp as it could be,but benefit of doubt given at time of test

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Advise offside front flexi brake hose twisted slightly and slight witness mark on suspension leg where it has touched

Advise offside rear numberplate light dim

Advise rear bushes starting toi deteriorate on both front lower suspension arms

Advise slight buckle on both front wheels

Advise slight play at both rear anti-roll bar links

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,105 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 93,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,502 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,492 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KV54 LAA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KV54 LAA, 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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KV54 LAA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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