MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Haze on lens (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Injector blowing/chuffing
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wing corroded but secure
Rear Heat shield loose
Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS. (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
BOLT MISSING FROM TURBO INDUCTION PIPE.
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD & CLOSE TO CORDS,0-4-0 MM(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER SHOULDER . ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
OSR COIL SPRING NOT FITTED IN CUP PROPERLY.(LOWER)
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose OSF WING CORRODED THROUGH AT BOTTOM NEAR SILL AREA. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD,1-3-0 MM INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DIESEL INJECTOR LEAKING & COULD GIVE FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE.
DIESEL INJECTORS CHUFFING.
FUEL CAP FLAP MISSING.
FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
OSF WHEEL ARCH CORRODING.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FUEL FLAP MISSING
FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH LINERS DAMAGED & SHOULD BE REPLACED.
BOTH OUTER SILLS & BOTTOM OF FRONT WINGS CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
NO REVERSE LIGHTS.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ,CORRODED & LIPPED ,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION HAS SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT LENS POLISH REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT POLISH REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH LINERS DAMAGED & SHOULD BE REPLACED.
BOTH OUTER SILLS & BOTTOM OF FRONT WINGS CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
NO REVERSE LIGHTS.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ,CORRODED & LIPPED ,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))
BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING.
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES BREAKING UP.
BOTH REAR SHOCKER PROTECTOR KITS SPLIT & NOT PROTECTING PISTON
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL CAP MISSING & OUTER LOCKING FLAP MISSING. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES BREAKING UP.
BOTH REAR SHOCKER PROTECTOR KITS SPLIT & NOT PROTECTING PISTON
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both rear springs heavily corroded
both rear wheel rims and o/s/f rim slightly buckled
headlamp outer covers badly deteriorated
rear brake pads worn very low, discs worn/corroded. brakes show signs of overheating
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both rear springs heavily corroded
both rear wheel rims and o/s/f rim slightly buckled
headlamp outer covers badly deteriorated
rear brake pads worn very low, discs worn/corroded. brakes show signs of overheating
Front both inner arches broken
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front both inner arches broken
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
child seats fitted to both n/s/r and n/s/r seats,seat belts not tested
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
tow bar electrics faulty
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BA04 YKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BA04 YKX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BA04 YKX?
You can check the full history of BA04 YKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BA04 YKX registered?
BA04 YKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.
Is BA04 YKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BA04 YKX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BA04 YKX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BA04 YKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.