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KA04 ULV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,785 mi
Last recorded107,785 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 ULV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,785 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear accident damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear accident damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,943 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing inspection.

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to front preventing proper inspection.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 87,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing inspection.

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to front preventing proper inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,657 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are perished.

Headlamp lenses are deteriorating and beams are scattering slightly.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 73,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,957 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on very inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,628 miles

Advise grease leaking from nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 3mm approx

Advise rear anti-roll bar links corroded

Advise rear brake pads look to be getting low when viewed through wheels

Advise rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,626 miles

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

Advise grease leaking from nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 3mm approx

Advise rear anti-roll bar links corroded

Advise rear brake pads look to be getting low when viewed through wheels

Advise rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,845 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,952 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 ULV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KA04 ULV, 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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What year was KA04 ULV registered?

KA04 ULV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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