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KA04 USW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,459 mi
Last recorded189,459 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 189,459 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2020 189,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated insurequer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 178,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear engine/gearbox mounting worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 166,351 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 166,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 153,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 141,624 miles

0ffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,618 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

0ffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2013 115,840 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,921 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)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,687 miles

FRONT DISKS WORN

OSR AND NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,617 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner shoulders running off and near side cracking in tread

near side front tyre shoulder running off

off side front tyre 3mm and shoulders running off

Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner shoulders running off and near side cracking in tread

near side front tyre shoulders running off

off side front tyre 3mm and shoulders running off

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 USW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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