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KA04 UPS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,563 mi
Last recorded180,563 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 UPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 180,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear sub frame corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 18 May 2018 180,539 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear sub frame corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 31 May 2017 175,257 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 175,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 169,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 May 2016 169,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

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

Pass 21 May 2015 162,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 162,101 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 150,716 miles

front tyres wearing more on inside edges

Pass 24 May 2013 134,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2013 134,307 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 114,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 103,815 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

Fail 24 May 2011 103,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

Pass 27 May 2010 87,366 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 55,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,329 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 UPS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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