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LA04 VHY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,103 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 114,101 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,658 miles

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

belly loose

engine light on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

belly loose

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,120 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,388 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,703 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,331 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 VHY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

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