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LT04 VEL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 119,843 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 119,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 112,225 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 9 May 2012 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 103,693 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 93,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn unevenily

Fail 5 May 2010 93,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn unevenily

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,877 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge,(2mm).

Fail 28 Apr 2009 84,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge,(2mm).

Pass 6 May 2008 78,145 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 78,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 72,414 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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LT04 VEL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT04 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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