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LA04 UZC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 UZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,701 miles

exhaust heat shield loose /rear

Fail 6 Jun 2018 126,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose /rear

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,142 miles

nsr shocker damp

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2017 121,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyre pressures low

front tyres bald inner edges

nsr shocker damp

rear brake pads low

tracking out

Pass 27 May 2016 114,391 miles

EML lamp on

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 May 2015 106,826 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

headlamps faded

Fail 27 May 2015 106,826 miles

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

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

front pads low

front tyres worn inner edges

headlamps faded

Fail 21 May 2014 99,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps faded

nsr shocker dust cover insecure

oil level low

Pass 21 May 2014 99,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps faded

nsr shocker dust cover insecure

oil level low

Pass 7 May 2013 90,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses faded

nsf tyre on limits

Fail 7 May 2013 90,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses faded

nsf tyre on limits

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,563 miles

nsr shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 77,207 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 77,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,854 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

odd alloy fitted to offside front of car

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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LA04 UZC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

LA04 UZC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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