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AF04 LWN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 165,423 miles

Both rear suspension arms rusty

Fuel pump area damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (2.4.G.1)

Underside components. Rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 149,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (2.4.G.1)

Underside components. Rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,379 miles

minor deterioration no plates

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

deterioration begining headlamp beam patterns

n/s/f tyre tread begining to wear edges-nearing wear bars

o/s/f tyre tread begining to wear inner edge-nearing wear bars

oil seapage o/s/r shock obsorber

play o/s/r anti roll bar link

small dent o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

deterioration begining headlamp beam patterns

minor deterioration no plates

n/s/f tyre tread begining to wear edges-nearing wear bars

o/s/f tyre tread begining to wear inner edge-nearing wear bars

oil seapage o/s/r shock obsorber

play o/s/r anti roll bar link

rear brake pads begining to wear thin

small dent o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,469 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

o/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,469 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

o/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,839 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,525 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AF04 LWN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF04 LWN, 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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AF04 LWN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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