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LR04 XFA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all underbody and components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 96,521 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,417 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 88,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,923 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 74,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,654 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 65,651 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 57,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar links showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,343 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and unevenly

surface corrosion front,rear subframes and suspension

wipers wearing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,407 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly and low on inside edges

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear subframes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,407 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear subframes,rear suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,700 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 30,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

rear tyres tread perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 20,240 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)

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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LR04 XFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LR04 XFA, 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 LR04 XFA registered?

LR04 XFA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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