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KA04 VBK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,691 mi
Last recorded149,691 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 149,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 149,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

washers weak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,728 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 136,724 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,358 miles

front inner brake pads look to be getting low.

headlamp lenses in poor condition.

near side rear tyre worn near to limit and unevenly.

off side front lower arm rear bush in poor condition.

off side front tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

rear no plate in poor condition.

small chip in windscreen zone (A).

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,358 miles

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

front inner brake pads look to be getting low.

headlamp lenses in poor condition.

near side rear tyre worn near to limit and unevenly.

off side front lower arm rear bush in poor condition.

off side front tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

rear no plate in poor condition.

small chip in windscreen zone (A).

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,609 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,990 miles

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

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 VBK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

KA04 VBK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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