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LW53 JGX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 JGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing folded (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 134,037 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to no beam immage (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear braje imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing folded (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,192 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,034 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 112,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,190 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,108 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,342 miles

N/S/F seat belt twisted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F seat belt twisted

Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,538 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 JGX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

LW53 JGX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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