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KA04 UPM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,759 mi
Last recorded143,759 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 9 Nov 2018 143,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2016 100,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 87,013 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,820 miles

Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2012 60,980 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 60,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,622 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,405 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 25,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,777 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KA04 UPM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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