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AK04 XDG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 164,376 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2025 162,993 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion evident on under body , components and sub frame

Fail 17 Jul 2025 162,993 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion evident on under body , components and sub frame

Pass 18 Jul 2024 161,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 161,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,339 miles

corrosion to underside

play in steering

Fail 25 Jul 2023 159,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

corrosion to underside

play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2022 157,110 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 154,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 150,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 148,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 148,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 146,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 146,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly worn on edges

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,212 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,246 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 133,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,911 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,002 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,002 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,317 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,105 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,602 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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AK04 XDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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