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KC04 LJE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,284 mi
Last recorded191,284 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 LJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 191,284 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 191,284 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps faded (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 166,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 166,506 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps faded (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,968 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r tyre inner edge low tread

o/s/f tyre low tread and bald inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 144,968 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r tyre inner edge low tread

o/s/f tyre low tread and bald inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,169 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 112,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,243 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,029 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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KC04 LJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC04 LJE, 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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KC04 LJE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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