MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
F/pads low.
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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LA04 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2004.
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