MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
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?
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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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