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KJ04 HTV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,180 mi
Last recorded152,180 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 HTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,180 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 152,157 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 141,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 141,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,874 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

oil cap missing

stone chips in screen

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil cap missing

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,628 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket has rusted through

rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

advise rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,100 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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KJ04 HTV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ04 HTV, 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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What year was KJ04 HTV registered?

KJ04 HTV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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