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KJ04 HVS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 HVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,550 miles

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

both headlights plastic lenses faded

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion in prescribed areas

nearside front wheel inner rim buckle

nearside rear tyre nail inner edge area

rear brake pipes swelling with corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe mounting detached (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlights plastic lenses faded

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion in prescribed areas

nearside front wheel inner rim buckle

nearside rear tyre nail inner edge area

rear brake pipes swelling with corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,238 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,192 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 HVS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJ04 HVS, 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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KJ04 HVS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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