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KV54 LBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 LBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,099 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear hanger corroded off but still secure

Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,519 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear pads low 2mm

Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nexen 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,118 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced 1x 5watt festoon bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,538 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

front discs light rusty and inner surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,159 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim just visible, lens deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,159 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp aim just visible, lens deteriorating

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

rear pads getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,020 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,701 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested child seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,323 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,323 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,897 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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KV54 LBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV54 LBU, 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 KV54 LBU registered?

KV54 LBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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