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LA53 MWJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,481 mi
Last recorded151,481 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 151,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,965 miles

both front headlamps are faded but still projecting beam images

oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,238 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,756 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,791 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,260 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,761 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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LA53 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA53 MWJ, 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 LA53 MWJ registered?

LA53 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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