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HD04 KAX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 KAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side covered in mud

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,660 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,625 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on the inner edge and starting to blister (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,697 miles

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,205 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,205 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Fail 13 May 2019 92,492 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 22 May 2018 86,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak rear of engine areas ()

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure nearside and offside

exhaust mount brackets broken flexible mesh areas

Fail 18 May 2018 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak rear of engine areas ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure nearside and offside

exhaust mount brackets broken flexible mesh areas

Pass 23 May 2017 80,662 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

exhaust front mounts not attached but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 May 2016 75,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 68,899 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 62,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 54,529 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,598 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 47,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,012 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 39,367 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 39,367 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 34,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HD04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD04 KAX, 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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HD04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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