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LT54 YBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,121 miles

Engine slight smoky under acceleration

Oil leak

Slight play in suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,997 miles

Emissions fluctuating and just within tolerances

Play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,111 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,784 miles

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

engine cover fitted engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Wearing On Inner Edges--O/S Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil Level Low

Sign Of Smoke From Exhaust During Emission Test--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Wipers Juddering

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,874 miles

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

centre rear seat belt catch casing missing

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,528 miles

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

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,406 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,678 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,886 miles

engine under tray fitted limited view of steering.

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,856 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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LT54 YBV 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 72.2%.

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 LT54 YBV, 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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LT54 YBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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