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LO04 LWX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 LWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,205 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,033 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front grille loose

play nsf osf lower arm bushes

Fail 17 May 2019 77,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front grille loose

play nsf osf lower arm bushes

Pass 21 May 2018 62,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Under tray fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 62,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Under tray fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,532 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

shields on underbody restrict examination*

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,890 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

shields on underbody restrict examination*

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,902 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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LO04 LWX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO04 LWX, 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 LO04 LWX registered?

LO04 LWX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is LO04 LWX safe to buy?

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