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LM53 PHJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,520 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 71,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 60,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 60,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 39,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,117 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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LM53 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM53 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

LM53 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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