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CU04 LMY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 76,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

Fail 12 Nov 2021 62,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,212 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,212 miles

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

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

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

no freeplay on clutch pedal

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,185 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 56,185 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,285 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both headlamps deteriorated beam image just passable

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,802 miles

headlamps deteriorated,aim just passable

Fail 22 Feb 2017 50,801 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated,aim just passable

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,766 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 42,634 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,868 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,231 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 29,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,127 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

oil leak from air con

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 18,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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CU04 LMY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CU04 LMY, 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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CU04 LMY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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