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LF53 VJU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,915 mi
Last recorded141,915 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 141,915 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 141,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,637 miles

Near side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,637 miles

Near side front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 116,774 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 116,774 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,085 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 83,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 72,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air breather hose broken

fuel filter mounting bracket has broken mount

nearside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 61,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air breather hose broken

fuel filter mounting bracket has broken mount

nearside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2008 49,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,485 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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LF53 VJU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF53 VJU, 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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LF53 VJU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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