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LA53 MVL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,747 mi
Last recorded90,747 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,747 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,654 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 70,695 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 47,385 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 47,385 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,432 miles

BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall but not showing cords.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LA53 MVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA53 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA53 MVL?

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What year was LA53 MVL registered?

LA53 MVL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is LA53 MVL safe to buy?

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