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LC04 FGF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 FGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 126,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 122,779 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR ROLL BAR LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,210 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,640 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shields slightly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,657 miles

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

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

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,250 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,156 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,156 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,995 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 FGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

LC04 FGF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is LC04 FGF safe to buy?

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