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LM53 YYO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror insecure

Nearside Rear body slightly damaged

Nearside Rear reflector insecure slightly damaged (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,012 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,617 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,617 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,291 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 31,291 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,811 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 YYO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

LM53 YYO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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