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LM53 NMX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,056 mi
Last recorded128,056 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 NMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 118,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,276 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,912 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

rear silencer mount corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R Tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 29,139 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

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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LM53 NMX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LM53 NMX, 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 LM53 NMX registered?

LM53 NMX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is LM53 NMX safe to buy?

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