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LJ04 VSF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,807 mi
Last recorded126,807 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 126,807 miles

headlights deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 126,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2018 113,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,213 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges scuffed poor condition

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

Offside Front door difficult to close

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,748 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,025 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,929 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,525 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,683 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LJ04 VSF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 VSF, 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 LJ04 VSF registered?

LJ04 VSF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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