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LB53 WNV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,624 mi
Last recorded159,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 WNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 159,624 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 159,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,725 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 125,725 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,480 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,901 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,630 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured.Offside outer sill panel damaged.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 92,402 miles

Both headlamp lenses are discoloured,pattern just passes mot criteria.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,827 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 63,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,444 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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LB53 WNV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LB53 WNV, 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 WNV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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