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CE04 YBY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 YBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,186 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both no; plate lamps dull

Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,865 miles

all discs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing bald inner 3/4

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear fluctuation 40% (1.2.1 (e))

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

all discs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing bald inner 3/4

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,775 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,611 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,211 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn smooth on edges and only just passed test

Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn smooth on edges and only just passed test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,254 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and only just passed test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,503 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and only just passed test

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,997 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,137 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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CE04 YBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE04 YBY, 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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CE04 YBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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