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LJ54 XWH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,597 mi
Last recorded170,597 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 XWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 170,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 152,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 152,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rack end worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 May 2016 143,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rack end worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2015 127,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape and close to limits

Pass 15 May 2015 127,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape and close to limits

Pass 15 May 2014 104,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 84,196 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2011 63,965 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,965 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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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LJ54 XWH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ54 XWH, 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 LJ54 XWH registered?

LJ54 XWH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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