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LN04 YVW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 129,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant low

head lamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2020 129,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant low

head lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,151 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

iv)Off side front and off side rear coil springs corroded.v)Rear shock absorbers upper dustguards insecure.vi)Off side front suspension track control arm inner bush failing.vii)Headlamps lenses condition (misty) affecting aims.

viii)Little reserve travel on parking brake lever.ix)Minimum 16% brake efficiency on parking brake

Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,051 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

i)Front and rear brake discs excessively corroded.ii)Near side front inner brake pad wearing thin.iii)Both rears and near side front roadwheels inner bead rims distorted.

iv)Off side front and off side rear coil springs corroded.v)Rear shock absorbers upper dustguards insecure.vi)Off side front suspension track control arm inner bush failing.vii)Headlamps lenses condition (misty) affecting aims.

viii)Little reserve travel on parking brake lever.ix)Minimum 16% brake efficiency on parking brake

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,807 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,686 miles

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

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

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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LN04 YVW 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 73.7%.

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 LN04 YVW, 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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LN04 YVW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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