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LM53 YSA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door showing surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,036 miles

Front wipers smearing on windscreen

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,036 miles

Front wipers smearing on windscreen

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 631,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,409 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,409 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,797 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,661 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 YSA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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