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LC04 CVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 CVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 111,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,375 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,956 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,959 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) body damage to n/s 4) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,959 miles

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

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

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) body damage to n/s 4) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,477 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

kids seat fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

kids seat fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,873 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,088 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 CVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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