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LO04 LZJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,891 mi
Last recorded113,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,891 miles

n/s and o/s headlight images poor

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 113,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid resivoir (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s headlight images poor

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,883 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,563 miles

poor pattern to both headlamps

Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,563 miles

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

poor pattern to both headlamps

Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,235 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s washers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,235 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s washers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,124 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 55,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,447 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,447 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,697 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 LZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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