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CA04 KVZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,129 mi
Last recorded226,129 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 KVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 226,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 225,956 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering locking device ineffective Offside and Nearside Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 217,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 208,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 201,750 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 201,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 197,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 192,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 176,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 155,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 155,533 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 May 2012 135,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 135,931 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 115,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 98,493 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 98,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2009 79,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 79,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 61,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 46,236 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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CA04 KVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc 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 CA04 KVZ, 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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CA04 KVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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