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CA04 YSE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,323 mi
Last recorded140,323 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 YSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 140,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 130,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose SPIRE CLIPS X2 FITTED

exhaust starting to corrode

headlight image could be better

o/s mirror backing missing

under body and suspension has surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2016 117,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some inbalance on rear service brake less o/s

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose SPIRE CLIPS X2 FITTED

exhaust starting to corrode

headlight image could be better

o/s mirror backing missing

under body and suspension has surface rust

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,616 miles

Nearside 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 inner and outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake just met efficience

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,521 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake just met efficience

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs wearing

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,333 miles

exhaust front hangers detiorated

headlight lenses misting

o/s/f door mirror backing missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,038 miles

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

front pipe exhaust metal mounts rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,176 miles

underbody and suspension starting to rust

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,865 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 8 Sep 2008 26,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 19,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CA04 YSE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA04 YSE, 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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CA04 YSE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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