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LC04 ABU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,035 mi
Last recorded116,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,282 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped

poor image to offside front headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 54,774 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch thrust bearing noisey

Pass 20 May 2010 49,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2009 40,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,352 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,873 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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LC04 ABU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LC04 ABU, 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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What year was LC04 ABU registered?

LC04 ABU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LC04 ABU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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