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KW53 CGX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 CGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,211 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2014 110,323 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 110,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking o/s front bald inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2014 109,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking o/s front bald inner

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,002 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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs very worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,038 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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KW53 CGX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KW53 CGX, 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 KW53 CGX registered?

KW53 CGX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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