CarVerify

Free Car Check

LO04 LZD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,661 mi
Last recorded181,661 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 LZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 181,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 174,852 miles

eml lamp on

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 174,852 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

eml lamp on

Fail 28 Mar 2017 168,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 160,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 152,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlights lens in poor condition

handbrake only just met the required efficiency --16%

slight splits on rear tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,594 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,037 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 78,378 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side chassis rail damaged at rear

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats removed

Fail 27 May 2008 78,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side chassis rail damaged at rear

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats removed

Pass 31 May 2007 63,739 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LO04 LZD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LO04 LZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO04 LZD?

You can check the full history of LO04 LZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO04 LZD registered?

LO04 LZD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is LO04 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO04 LZD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO04 LZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LO04 LZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.