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FG04 LXZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 142,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 167,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,428 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake clip retaining clips corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 106,864 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 106,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,524 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,895 miles

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

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

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

engine dipstick broken

headlamps scratched

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine dipstick broken

headlamps scratched

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 82,666 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,141 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 33,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 33,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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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FG04 LXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG04 LXZ, 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 FG04 LXZ registered?

FG04 LXZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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