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LW04 HZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60 R 16 (99H) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

advise tracking

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2024 125,459 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating near/side and off/side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near/side and off/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near/side and off/side 205/55 R 16 (91V) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

advise tracking

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective near/side and off/side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 205/55 R 16 (91V) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

reverse light inoperative

tracking

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near/side and off/side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective near/side and off/side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 205/55 R 16 (91V) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

reverse light inoperative

tracking

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer sill distorted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 97,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer sill distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,498 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2018 91,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2018 91,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,835 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,923 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 HZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW04 HZU, 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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LW04 HZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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