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KT53 UPJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 116,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 113,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 110,098 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,505 miles

Nearside rearseat belt not checked child seat fitted

engine man light on but not effecting emmisions

Fail 13 Dec 2017 105,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced front (1.7.5a)

Nearside rearseat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on but not effecting emmisions

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,105 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 96,040 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,277 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,169 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,715 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 UPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KT53 UPJ, 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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KT53 UPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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