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LB53 SOH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,561 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inners (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,561 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inners (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,142 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,416 miles

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n earside rear shock dust cover broken and insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n earside rear shock dust cover broken and insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,925 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,357 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

engine under tray limited view.

front nuber plate damaged.

o/s door mirror loose.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing recomend attenion.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,363 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,448 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,995 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 34,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SOH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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