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LS53 YFV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,611 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 103,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,172 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 60,823 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,401 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,625 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,779 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

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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LS53 YFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS53 YFV, 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 LS53 YFV registered?

LS53 YFV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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