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LA04 UJS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 UJS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 108,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 89,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 89,507 miles

Emissions not tested low engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 74,497 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both have frosting giving a poor beam pattern close to limit (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside outer sill heavily damaged

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,048 miles

Age cracking and play in both front lower arm rear bushes, n/s getting close to limits

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Frosting on both headlamps and images poor

Heavy damage to n/s outer sill

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil May need attention soon (2.7.3)

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

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

Very heavy wear on both front inner tyre edges,need attention soon

Pass 8 May 2015 66,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonded on limit

damage to n/s/ sill

dampness around n/s/f shock close to limit

front tyres wearing on edges

headlights faded

Fail 8 May 2015 66,298 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonded on limit

damage to n/s/ sill

dampness around n/s/f shock close to limit

front tyres wearing on edges

headlights faded

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 61,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlights faded

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonding

damage to n/s/ outer sill

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 57,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2012 54,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2012 54,140 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2011 50,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around steering rack

Fail 10 May 2011 50,002 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Uable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 12 May 2009 37,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 37,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,564 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 UJS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJS, 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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LA04 UJS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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