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FC04 KSJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 KSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub-frames surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner cv boot leaking small amount if grease

Fail 4 Sep 2020 117,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub-frames surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner cv boot leaking small amount if grease

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,555 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,984 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,402 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,155 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp beam image starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f headlamp beam image starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,819 miles

Engine Oil Breather Pipe Broken - Oil On Engine

OSR Brake Pipe Joint Corroded (near fuel tank)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine Oil Breather Pipe Broken - Oil On Engine

OSR Brake Pipe Joint Corroded (near fuel tank)

Fail 12 May 2010 56,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 56,455 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 46,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,078 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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FC04 KSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FC04 KSJ, 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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FC04 KSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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