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LA04 VLE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,797 mi
Last recorded117,797 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,797 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 117,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working Pump Inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,265 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,265 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 113,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,260 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,109 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 94,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,557 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,878 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 VLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

LA04 VLE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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