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LW04 FDX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,302 mi
Last recorded159,302 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 FDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 159,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front alloy damaged inside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,373 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2015 145,373 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,203 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,402 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 113,100 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 113,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 98,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,153 miles

all four brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,719 miles

rear tyres close on edge, cuts in tread,

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,626 miles

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

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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LW04 FDX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW04 FDX, 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 LW04 FDX registered?

LW04 FDX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is LW04 FDX safe to buy?

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