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SD04 LZB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 LZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 131,905 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 131,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,411 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Sills corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,411 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 118,282 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 118,282 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,303 miles

Front Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,983 miles

Both front bottom arms corroded

Engine rattling under load

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,264 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 24 Apr 2014 85,755 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 22 Apr 2013 78,349 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,547 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,854 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,316 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,535 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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SD04 LZB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SD04 LZB, 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 SD04 LZB registered?

SD04 LZB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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