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KT53 AMU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,348 mi
Last recorded196,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 AMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 196,348 miles

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

Offside rear sill panel getting rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 196,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear sill panel getting rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 185,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 173,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 173,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 154,295 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise head lights

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,683 miles

Both Front Tyre's Worn Inside Edge

Brake Fluid Appears Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Near Side Front Tyre Shows kerb Type Damage to Outer Side Wall

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

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

Offside Rear Pads Appear Low

Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both Front Tyre's Worn Inside Edge

Brake Fluid Appears Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Near Side Front Tyre Shows kerb Type Damage to Outer Side Wall

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

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

Offside Rear Pads Appear Low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,531 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn and release function stiff (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn and release function stiff (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cords being exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 86,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,533 miles

Front pads are wearing.

Offside front wearing inner edge.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,940 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,486 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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KT53 AMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KT53 AMU, 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 KT53 AMU registered?

KT53 AMU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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