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L8 MNM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,956 mi
Last recorded121,956 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,956 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm worn close to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,686 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os/ns (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os/ns faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf/osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,583 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os/ns (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os/ns faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf/osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,352 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os/ns (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside shoulder

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf/osr (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,478 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os/ns (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has kerbing damage to inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,057 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,075 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,350 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 20 Nov 2008 11,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 3,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 3,084 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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L8 MNM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L8 MNM, 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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L8 MNM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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