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LV04 FWC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 FWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,178 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2016 138,490 miles

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

noise from engine / dmf

Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

buckle n/s/f rim, tyre cut no cords

Fail 28 Mar 2014 120,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

buckle n/s/f rim, tyre cut no cords

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s=o/s rear tyre treads wearin g out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,624 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s=o/s rear tyre treads wearin g out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s=o/s rear tyre treads wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s=o/s rear tyre treads wearing out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,922 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,935 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LV04 FWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV04 FWC, 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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LV04 FWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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