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LM04 UTF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 131,330 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 131,189 miles

Emissions not tested to much visible black smoke could damage emisions tester (7.3.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 107,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 94,393 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2014 94,393 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2013 76,517 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front arm rear bushes n/s nd o/s worn

front discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 76,517 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes n/s nd o/s worn

front discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2012 66,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,081 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 58,063 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,792 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
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LM04 UTF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LM04 UTF, 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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LM04 UTF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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