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LE04 VPV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe at catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,882 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,785 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,639 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 81,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

please note handbrake cover covering button

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

please note handbrake cover covering button

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,006 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damp around fuel pump area

Fail 30 Nov 2010 58,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake level cover coming adrift

n/s/ front tyre wall has a cut

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,274 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake level cover coming adrift

n/s/ front tyre wall has a cut

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,153 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LE04 VPV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

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