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CA04 LHC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

underside, suspension components, rear subframe have advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,683 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))

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,601 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded heavily failure imminent (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside ,subframes,suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 95,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded heavily failure imminent (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside ,subframes,suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,957 miles

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,771 miles

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,771 miles

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

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

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not secured in holder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat vsheild insecure, rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,525 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern both bsides headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not secured in holder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat vsheild insecure, rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,194 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,194 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,501 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 88,492 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,276 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 86,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 77,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,314 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 27 Apr 2013 64,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,074 miles

both front abs wirring looms tapped up

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front wipers smearing screen

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

top missing off washer bottle

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,249 miles

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

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

top missing off washer bottle

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,248 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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CA04 LHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CA04 LHC, 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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CA04 LHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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