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2004 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · SM54 LRA

SM54 LRA

2004 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2017.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS C-MAX
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Jan 2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (30 Sept 2016)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Jan 2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30 Sept 2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1798cc
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SM54 LRA Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 27/01/2017

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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