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LD04 MDE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 117,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Number plate lights dim

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 112,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Number plate lights dim

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,288 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in mud.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 108,283 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in mud.

Pass 3 May 2017 101,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,129 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 92,107 miles

Both front side lights slightly blue

Both front tyres bold on inner edge

N/s/r and o/s/r seat belt starting to fray on edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 May 2014 87,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 75,409 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 6 May 2011 65,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,351 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,902 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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LD04 MDE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD04 MDE, 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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LD04 MDE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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