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KH53 UET

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 UET
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,774 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R ()

Exhaust rearmost mount corroded/broken

Parking brake only just met required standard

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R ()

Exhaust rearmost mount corroded/broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake only just met required standard

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,984 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,835 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine Oil Level on Minimum

Nearside Front Inner Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Has Slight Leak

Nearside Front Tyre Low on Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Bald on Inner Edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,416 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,015 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,015 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 52,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,612 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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KH53 UET is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KH53 UET, 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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KH53 UET is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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