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LT04 VHU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,483 mi
Last recorded203,483 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 203,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 203,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 173,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 133,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 132,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 97,068 miles

baffles broken up in rear box

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

slight oil leak evident from gearbox

Fail 2 May 2008 97,068 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)

baffles broken up in rear box

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

slight oil leak evident from gearbox

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in near side front tyre side wall

near side front wheel rim has a bend in it

near side outer sill damaged

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 VHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VHU, 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 LT04 VHU registered?

LT04 VHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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