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AV04 RYT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 RYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,992 miles

Offside Front wing rear lower quarter corroded through

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

idle speed slightly high

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,981 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer joints not secured to joints (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification not fitted correctly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured to joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield not secured

Fail 14 Nov 2022 123,972 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer joints not secured to joints (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread bald

centre exhaust heat shield not secured

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,202 miles

engine covers fitted

front inner brake pads low

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/r antirol bar drop link

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 110,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

front inner brake pads low

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/r antirol bar drop link

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,657 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed chafing on handbrake cable. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Drivers seat belt does not release under load. (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed chafing on handbrake cable. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,221 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 98,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,863 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,281 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops debonded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre treads worn low on inner edges.

O/s/r seat belt inertia reel slow to take up slack of belt.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windshield damaged out of swept area.

N/s/f tyre bald on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,015 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT PADS LOW

REAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,457 miles

rear number plate in poor coindition only just legible

slight play in n/s/r link joint

very slight play in o/s/r link joint

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,165 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

front brake pads looking low

n/s/f tyre only just on legal limit 0mm on inner tread (no cord exposed at present)

o/s/r tyre low on tread,1.6 mm on very inner tread

Fail 3 Mar 2009 46,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads looking low

n/s/f tyre only just on legal limit 0mm on inner tread (no cord exposed at present)

o/s/r tyre low on tread,1.6 mm on very inner tread

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,628 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,354 miles

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

advise rear number plate starting to separate

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AV04 RYT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV04 RYT, 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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AV04 RYT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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