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KA04 VAJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,357 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 160,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,974 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 78% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 145,782 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear parking brake effort low

offside rear brake disc has signs of overheating

Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,102 miles

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear tyres in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Fail 23 Nov 2015 136,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blurred , lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear tyres in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,562 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)

headlamp lenses deteriorated resulting in a slightly blurred beam image

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

headlamp lenses deteriorated resulting in a slightly blurred beam image

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,074 miles

headlamp aims slightly blurred

nearside rear tyre has low tread 205/55/16

offside rear tyre has low tread 205/55/16

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,074 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aims slightly blurred

nearside rear tyre has low tread 205/55/16

offside rear tyre has low tread 205/55/16

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,687 miles

nearside rear tyre has low tread and is perishing on side wall and shoulder

Fail 28 Nov 2012 98,687 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has low tread and is perishing on side wall and shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,688 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both rear tyres on legal limit worn on inner edges(tread not cut as deep)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,242 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,227 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,381 miles

Front brake discs worn. Registration plates deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,478 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 VAJ 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 57.1%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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