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AK04 KAX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 116,868 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,153 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014

Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,675 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,814 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,988 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,771 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,167 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges. †nearside rear seat swab torn. †

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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AK04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK04 KAX, 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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AK04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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