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LW53 FWZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 120,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

front both headlamp aim requirements just met

vehicle in the early stage of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2024 120,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

eml lamp on

vehicle in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 114,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 108,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,844 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,612 miles

engine fault but intermittant and no eml on

Fail 29 Jul 2019 96,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine fault but intermittant and no eml on

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,618 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,616 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,204 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,174 miles

ADDED 1.5 L OF OIL

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADDED 1.5 L OF OIL

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,067 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE FRONT WASHER WATER SUPPLY IS GETTING LOW AND THE FILTER MAY NEED CLEANING.

THE OSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS LOW 18 PSI AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,784 miles

THE OS MIROR BACKING COVER IS MISSING

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CLILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

THE OS MIROR BACKING COVER IS MISSING

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CLILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,928 miles

NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

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

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE TREAD HAS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN AND HAS WORN MORE ON THE OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,928 miles

NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE TREAD HAS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN AND HAS WORN MORE ON THE OUTER EDGE

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,529 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Presented with centre rear seat removed, so seat belt inspection not carried out on centre seat.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,756 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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LW53 FWZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LW53 FWZ, 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 LW53 FWZ registered?

LW53 FWZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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