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KJ04 VWB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,865 mi
Last recorded171,865 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 VWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 171,865 miles

Exhaust rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 171,865 miles

Exhaust rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 155,799 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 155,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 137,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 137,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,032 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,020 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,184 miles

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

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

front pads low

small cut in o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads low

small cut in o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,572 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 75,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,113 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KJ04 VWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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