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DK04 VKR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,600 mi
Last recorded115,600 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 VKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 115,600 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,801 miles

All rear suspension components & subframe corroding

All suspension coil springs corroded

All suspension shows general age related wear - (Bushes perishing etc)

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Handbrake button cover missing (Function still ok)

Nearside rear shock absorber evidence of minor fluid leak & getting soft

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges, tread getting low & nail in center

Offside front driveshaft support bearing slight roughness

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear No plate deteriorated - Just meets criteria

Slight roughness in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Mar 2018 100,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (REAR MOUNT BUSH) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All rear suspension components & subframe corroding

All suspension coil springs corroded

All suspension shows general age related wear - (Bushes perishing etc)

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Handbrake button cover missing (Function still ok)

Nearside rear shock absorber evidence of minor fluid leak & getting soft

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges, tread getting low & nail in center

Offside front driveshaft support bearing slight roughness

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear No plate deteriorated - Just meets criteria

Slight roughness in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,983 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Slight roughness on operation (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge down to cords (205/55/16) (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

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

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Slight roughness on operation (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,756 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 76,752 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,346 miles

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)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Fail 29 May 2014 70,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Fail 9 May 2013 62,908 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 62,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,304 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DK04 VKR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK04 VKR, 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 DK04 VKR registered?

DK04 VKR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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