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FA53 LLT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 78,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,003 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,217 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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FA53 LLT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA53 LLT, 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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What year was FA53 LLT registered?

FA53 LLT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is FA53 LLT safe to buy?

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