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LV54 USH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 USH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,966 miles

rear pads appear low

Fail 24 Mar 2020 96,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear pads appear low

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,327 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,327 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 85,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2017 79,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 79,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205. 55. 16w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,307 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 75,307 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,239 miles

headlight beams a little fient

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,033 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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LV54 USH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LV54 USH, 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 LV54 USH registered?

LV54 USH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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