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LW04 XFF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,965 mi
Last recorded54,965 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 54,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip stick tube loose

Fail 18 Aug 2026 54,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip stick tube loose

Pass 8 Aug 2025 54,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake weak both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,327 miles

surface rust on both front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,852 miles

x2 head lights poor

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,681 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,583 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 16 Aug 2012 33,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,888 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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LW04 XFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

LW04 XFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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