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KA04 ULE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,716 mi
Last recorded146,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PV 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 120,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,641 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,853 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,869 miles

all brake disc are slightly lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,409 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,592 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 ULE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KA04 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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