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KB04 LBZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,819 mi
Last recorded194,819 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 194,819 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and Offside rear body under sills corroded.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front lower wing corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 188,373 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses frosted

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding/splitting causing slight movement

wipers worn/starting to smear

Fail 20 Nov 2019 188,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

ALL coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbed out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses frosted

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding/splitting causing slight movement

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2018 182,743 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front seatbelt fraying

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on outer edge

all coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on outersills and undersills

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

Fail 21 Nov 2018 182,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front seatbelt fraying

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on outer edge

all coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on outersills and undersills

headlight lenses frosted

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

Pass 22 Nov 2017 177,113 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front seat belt fluffing

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars bushes debonding

Fail 22 Nov 2017 177,109 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt fluffing

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars bushes debonding

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 18 Nov 2016 171,161 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars bushes debonding

Fail 18 Nov 2016 171,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars bushes debonding

Pass 25 Nov 2015 161,427 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2014 147,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Nov 2014 147,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,843 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,004 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,427 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 2 Oct 2010 90,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,327 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 29 Jul 2008 27,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,876 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 3 Jul 2007 50,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KB04 LBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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