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LA53 MWO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 88,517 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 88,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2016 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2015 69,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,310 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 64,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 58,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 58,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,293 miles

bodywork damaged

front number plate blemmishing

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 47,588 miles

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

bodywork damaged

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

off side front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 12 May 2011 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bodywork damaged

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

off side front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 18 May 2010 43,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,736 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 MWO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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