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MV54 KDF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 KDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,094 miles

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating need changing soon

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Aug 2020 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating need changing soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet lock barrell defective

exhaust heat shield insecure

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet lock barrell defective

exhaust heat shield insecure

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,485 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both Front (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

All Rear Suspensions Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In Front Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,547 miles

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

Nearside rack end

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

bonnetr release barrel intermittantly will not open

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,525 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lock difficult to open

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,551 miles

nearside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 44,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,331 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MV54 KDF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MV54 KDF, 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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MV54 KDF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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