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K8 AKX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 AKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,179 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 102,378 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke on fast tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,951 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,951 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,447 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,229 miles

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

both front tyre edges worn [inner]

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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K8 AKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K8 AKX, 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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K8 AKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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