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LG54 MBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 MBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,446 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 121,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not blowing

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever button damaged/ incomplete

nearside front tyre on 3mm outer edge and perishing

nearside rear seatbelt slow/ weak to reel in

offside rear shock absorber bump stop torn

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 113,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated. excessive movement found in steering shake test. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated. no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated. no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not blowing

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever button damaged/ incomplete

nearside front tyre on 3mm outer edge and perishing

nearside rear seatbelt slow/ weak to reel in

offside rear shock absorber bump stop torn

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 12 Oct 2015 106,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 21 Oct 2014 98,523 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,675 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside park brake slight low effort

offside rear tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,534 miles

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded inner face

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

seatbelts ; n/s/f deformed & frayed

tyres ; n/s/f wall damaged

tyres ; o/s/r tread uneven & balding on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,532 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded inner face

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

seatbelts ; n/s/f deformed & frayed

tyres ; n/s/f wall damaged

tyres ; o/s/r tread uneven & balding on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,158 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

temp repair to offside door mirror sercure at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s mirror taped.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,701 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,989 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) rear brake pads look low 3) front tyres close to limits

Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,989 miles

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

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) rear brake pads look low 3) front tyres close to limits

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,454 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG54 MBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LG54 MBV, 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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LG54 MBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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