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LE04 VPP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,872 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,851 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,613 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 89,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads appear low

front exhaust flexible pipe blowing slightly

light damage to nearside rear bumper

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn off on inner shoulder

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,267 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

level of metered smoke close to pass limit

vehicle only just under the maximum level of metered smoke required to pass

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,553 miles

Offside 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 11 Mar 2008 35,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,834 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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LE04 VPP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LE04 VPP, 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 LE04 VPP registered?

LE04 VPP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is LE04 VPP safe to buy?

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