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KJ04 HWZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 HWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023
Pass 5 Mar 2022 105,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers poor aero deck blades

slight brake judder from front wheels in brake rollers

Fail 2 Mar 2021 105,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2x blue 1x orange dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers poor aero deck blades

slight brake judder from front wheels in brake rollers

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,424 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoking at idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated discs fitted (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

air box loose

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 16 Feb 2018 88,686 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,130 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 36,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers door mirror unit loose/damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 28,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,344 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Rear wiper blade smears

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,712 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2010 14,155 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,059 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,059 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Fail 27 Feb 2008 5,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 1,079 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 1,079 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HWZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KJ04 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

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

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