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LF54 UCV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,229 mi
Last recorded165,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 UCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 165,229 miles

Engine running rough

Injector chaffing

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 165,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine running rough

Injector chaffing

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 160,407 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 160,401 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 152,729 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 152,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 133,674 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 133,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,828 miles

chuffing noise from engine when running,suspect no.4 injector seal

engine oil level low,now rectified

engine top cover missing

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear bush on offside front lower and nearside front lower suspension arms worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sticky substance around inlet manifold area

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,175 miles

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

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

injector blow by on cylinder number 1

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,098 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,098 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 39,599 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LF54 UCV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LF54 UCV, 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 LF54 UCV registered?

LF54 UCV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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