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AD04 KBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,908 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,105 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 116,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 112,395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 112,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam images poor

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Jun 2022 107,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam images poor

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp images poor

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,002 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,937 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 91,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,884 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 58,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,935 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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AD04 KBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AD04 KBU, 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 AD04 KBU registered?

AD04 KBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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