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KU04 TMX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 TMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 154,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front lower part of wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front lower part of wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,542 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 146,525 miles

Front Undertray insecure also preventing full under body inspection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

wheel centre caps loose

Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear object under coil spring in cup holder

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,268 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,188 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

both front tyres 75% worn

n/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,101 miles

headlamp beam image weak

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,715 miles

beam patterns poor

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,265 miles

injector leaking exhaust gases

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,436 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,055 miles

front discs in very poor condition on inner faces

play in n/s track rod end to limits

wiper blades very poor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,060 miles

Exhaust systemlight rust corrosion

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

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust systemlight rust corrosion

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

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,165 miles

clutch pedal slightly high

rear disc a little worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,322 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,537 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,841 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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KU04 TMX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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