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KA53 FPD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,935 mi
Last recorded138,935 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 FPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly raised tread

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 125,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

nsr brake disc has blued from excess heat and brake pad detiorated

nsr tyre feathering inside edge and is near to limit

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2011 103,377 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

nsr brake disc has blued from excess heat and brake pad detiorated

nsr tyre feathering inside edge and is near to limit

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,853 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 13 Nov 2010 93,853 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,005 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KA53 FPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KA53 FPD, 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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KA53 FPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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