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DU04 LBY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 138,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,011 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,123 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,260 miles

ENGINE management lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

nearside rear light cluster not fully secure

rumbling noise from offside front when rotated by hand possible wheel bearing

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,260 miles

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

ENGINE management lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

nearside rear light cluster not fully secure

rumbling noise from offside front when rotated by hand possible wheel bearing

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,210 miles

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

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
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DU04 LBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU04 LBY, 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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DU04 LBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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