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LB53 LEF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2017 91,424 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2017 91,420 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under covers fitted

passenger front seat loose

washers only just hit screen

Pass 12 May 2016 90,114 miles

n/s/r and n/s center rear seats missing there for seat belt check not done

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Fail 9 May 2016 90,103 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r and n/s center rear seats missing there for seat belt check not done

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Pass 21 May 2015 85,593 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and n/s center rear seats missing seat belt check not done

o/s/f and n/s/f head lamps starting to diffuse

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,447 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 71,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 44,934 miles

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

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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LB53 LEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LB53 LEF, 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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LB53 LEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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