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LX04 VLL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,335 mi
Last recorded131,335 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 VLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 131,328 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 114,543 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 114,536 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 100,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,173 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,242 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,549 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,550 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,216 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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LX04 VLL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LX04 VLL, 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 LX04 VLL registered?

LX04 VLL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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