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LC04 AUP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,305 mi
Last recorded161,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 AUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 161,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 161,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 155,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 148,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 141,933 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 136,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 128,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,409 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,034 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,520 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,425 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,727 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LC04 AUP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LC04 AUP, 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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LC04 AUP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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