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HG04 LXR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 LXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 167,989 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,766 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise when rotating o/s/f wheel

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 156,766 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise when rotating o/s/f wheel

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2017 148,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 120,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,491 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,097 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 92,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,198 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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HG04 LXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG04 LXR, 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 HG04 LXR registered?

HG04 LXR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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