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L11 ARF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 143,932 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector or injectors seals blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded and lower wing

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

Rear coil springs corroded at base

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,319 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside front ()

Various general under body corrosion around floor and sills

Fail 3 Nov 2020 129,319 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides opaque and not showing beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside front ()

Various general under body corrosion around floor and sills

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,139 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,505 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on plate is 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,346 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

intake pipe split

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,285 miles

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)

all tyres bald on inner edges

both headlmp lenses deteriated , reducing light intensity

front discs corroded

front pads low

offside front tyre perished wall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

all tyres bald on inner edges

both headlmp lenses deteriated , reducing light intensity

front discs corroded

front pads low

offside front tyre perished wall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,007 miles

both rear tyres worn to inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers insecure

wear on all discs

Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,466 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen n/s

Fail 12 Nov 2011 50,466 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,232 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 56,232 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,020 miles

windscreen damaged zone b just below 40mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,998 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,998 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

front brake pads low

rear brake pads getting low

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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L11 ARF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 L11 ARF, 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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L11 ARF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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