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KA04 UGW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,994 mi
Last recorded169,994 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 UGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 169,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 169,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 159,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 159,445 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,001 miles

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 118,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,935 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are misshapen

Fail 7 Aug 2012 97,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are misshapen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,108 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,378 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre small cut

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,378 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre small cut

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,419 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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KA04 UGW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KA04 UGW, 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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KA04 UGW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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