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KW53 OBL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 OBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat sheild insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 129,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,528 miles

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

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

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

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 11 Feb 2017 98,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,993 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,384 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,151 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not showing cord at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,679 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,105 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2008 16,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,986 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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KW53 OBL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW53 OBL, 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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KW53 OBL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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