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KB04 FXJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2020 136,035 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear damage to outer sill

Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 132,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 127,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 123,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,828 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,665 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,409 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,320 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade skips in middle of blade

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

aux belt guard loose and chaffs on driveshaft

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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KB04 FXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KB04 FXJ, 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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KB04 FXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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