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LV04 FWJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,879 miles

nsf tyre on edge

osf tyre on edge on limit

Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,877 miles

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

nsf tyre on edge

osf tyre on edge on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,032 miles

headlamps faded but still showing a beam image

Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps faded but still showing a beam image

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,671 miles

both front brake discs corroded and poor face contact

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,671 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake discs corroded and poor face contact

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear registration plate lamps are slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Mar 2007 23,639 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear registration plate lamps are slightly discoloured

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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LV04 FWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV04 FWJ, 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 LV04 FWJ registered?

LV04 FWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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