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KN04 BXB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 BXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear joint offside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front inner wheel arch cover

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

nearside rear bumper secured with tape

number of rear suspension components corroding

offside front brake caliper piston dust cover split

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,287 miles

Exhaust mount heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 126,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust mount heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 120,966 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

slight damage to nearside rear bumper area

Fail 19 Jun 2019 120,966 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

slight damage to nearside rear bumper area

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,036 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded flexible weakening

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2018 112,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded flexible weakening

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,117 miles

All rear suspension components heavily rusted

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear springs corroded

headlamps discoloured

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,117 miles

All rear suspension components heavily rusted

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear springs corroded

headlamps discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,468 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to discolour

rear exhaust close to body

red light flashing in dash

suspect vehicle has a misfire

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,558 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,722 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

os rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

slight mis-fire at low revs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,782 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,897 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and 2-4mm of tread left

Fail 29 May 2007 17,151 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 17,151 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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KN04 BXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN04 BXB, 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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KN04 BXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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