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LA53 MWY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear parking brake just pass

Fail 7 Feb 2023 109,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both 2 x llb239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear parking brake just pass

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake just pass

coolant level is below minimum

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip miss (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake just pass

coolant level is below minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,704 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area top to bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlight image could be better

Nearside Front Lower radiator weeping anti freeze

auxillary belt shredding and oily

further inspection to suspension needed when rear bushes fitted so much play evident

Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area top to bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlight image could be better

Nearside Front Lower radiator weeping anti freeze

auxillary belt shredding and oily

further inspection to suspension needed when rear bushes fitted so much play evident

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,547 miles

Front Inner both front tyre inner edges of tread starting to wear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet catch difficult to open

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner both front tyre inner edges of tread starting to wear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet catch difficult to open

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2018 66,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,239 miles

both front head lamps deteriorating

e.m.l on dash

engine has slight oil leak under tray fitted

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,001 miles

both front headlamps detierated

engine management light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front headlamps detierated

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,589 miles

EML on

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,845 miles

EML on

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,845 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, but not showing cords.Advise to replace sooner rather than later.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,739 miles

Advise inner cv boot has a small split and is leaking grease

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,582 miles

Advise N/side inner CV shows signs of leaking grease.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,592 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,409 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 MWY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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