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LM53 POV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,072 mi
Last recorded140,072 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 POV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 140,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,907 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres getting low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,116 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Poor beam patterns both headlamps

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Poor beam patterns both headlamps

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,296 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,129 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LM53 POV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 POV, 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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LM53 POV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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