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FD04 LBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,973 mi
Last recorded154,973 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 LBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 154,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,352 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,352 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,962 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn

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

Uneven front tyre wear Inner edge, N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R

washers weak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R door does not open

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,208 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 25,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,084 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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FD04 LBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD04 LBV, 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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FD04 LBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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