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KU04 KMB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,846 mi
Last recorded165,846 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 165,846 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Gaiter on o/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight buckles in both front wheel rims.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 165,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured - no beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Gaiter on o/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight buckles in both front wheel rims.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 162,702 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front wheel rims are buckled.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

There is a pinhole in the o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter.,

Fail 16 Oct 2019 162,617 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses clouded over affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat is not secured in place. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Front wheel rims are buckled.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

There is a pinhole in the o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter.,

Pass 25 Sep 2018 159,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 150,782 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,105 miles

EML illuminated at time of test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EML illuminated at time of test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 138,312 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,196 miles

Both sides front shock absorbers weak in operation replacemant recommended

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,487 miles

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

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,487 miles

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

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

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,986 miles

Fuel pump damp

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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pump damp

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accedent damage to n/s rear

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

stone chip in windscreen n/s

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accedent damage to n/s rear

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

stone chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,001 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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KU04 KMB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KU04 KMB, 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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KU04 KMB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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