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LT04 EWG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,774 mi
Last recorded133,774 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 EWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 133,774 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 133,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,960 miles

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking and perished

Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking and perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 82,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 76,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cords almost throught on inner edge, uneven wear .advise replace

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,204 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cords almost throught on inner edge, uneven wear .advise replace

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,831 miles

advise nearside front wiper arm/linkage worn

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 8 Jan 2013 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise nearside front wiper arm/linkage worn

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,361 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 27,955 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 22,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LT04 EWG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT04 EWG, 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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LT04 EWG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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