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LA04 VLM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,075 mi
Last recorded57,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,075 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,794 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,458 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,171 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 VLM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LA04 VLM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is LA04 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 VLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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