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ML04 KWF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 146,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,142 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 May 2019 125,677 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 119,046 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes perishing and getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

emissions only just passed the test

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

offside front headlamp misty but just allowing a pattern to be seen

Fail 22 May 2018 119,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes perishing and getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

emissions only just passed the test

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 13 May 2017 109,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 97,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 78,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,861 miles

front body work and headlight mountings out of alignment

Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,861 miles

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

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

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

front body work and headlight mountings out of alignment

Pass 1 May 2012 71,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 67,755 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking & inner edge on limit of wear

Pass 7 May 2010 64,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 59,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2008 54,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2008 54,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,298 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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ML04 KWF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 ML04 KWF, 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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ML04 KWF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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