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LA04 KXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,342 mi
Last recorded136,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 KXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 136,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,595 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 129,595 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 103,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,056 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut on nearside front tyre inner side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil level on minimum

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut on nearside front tyre inner side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 May 2011 84,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,285 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 70,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,705 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,713 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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LA04 KXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA04 KXE, 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 LA04 KXE registered?

LA04 KXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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