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KW04 VXB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,732 mi
Last recorded114,732 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 114,732 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 114,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

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

steering rack damp

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,720 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

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

steering rack damp

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nails in both rear tyres 205/55/R16

Two child seats fitted in rear seat area

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nails in both rear tyres 205/55/R16

Two child seats fitted in rear seat area

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension & brake components corroded

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 8 Nov 2014 91,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension & brake components corroded

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2013 88,936 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 88,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,345 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,345 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,509 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,320 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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KW04 VXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KW04 VXB, 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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KW04 VXB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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