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CV04 LVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,345 mi
Last recorded130,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,345 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slight noise

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 130,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel slight noise

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust missing.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,205 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,036 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,678 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,678 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,002 miles

both front disc worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,002 miles

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

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

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

both front disc worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,888 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,674 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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CV04 LVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV04 LVU, 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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CV04 LVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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