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AR04 KHC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,893 mi
Last recorded127,893 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 127,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Underside Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door Mirror Glass Damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,702 miles

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,894 miles

Chip in screen

Driver door mirror glass cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2019 106,894 miles

Chip in screen

Driver door mirror glass cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,648 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 98,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,453 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edges worn on both front tyres

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs marked

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs marked

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

edges thin on n/s/f tyre

inner shoulder thin,o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre thin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r no-plate corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,361 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,504 miles

rear pads getting low

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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AR04 KHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 AR04 KHC, 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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AR04 KHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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