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CU04 YTA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

162,477 mi
Last recorded162,477 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 162,477 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,018 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight wear on both rear anti roll bar links

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 157,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge just legal

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

slight wear on both rear anti roll bar links

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 152,256 miles

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

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

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on offside rear anti roll bar link

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,252 miles

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

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

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

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on offside rear anti roll bar link

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 146,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pads getting low

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam defination poor

slight rear brake imbalance

underside dirty

Fail 31 Jan 2014 138,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam defination poor

slight rear brake imbalance

underside dirty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,977 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

slight judder on front brake discs

slight wear in front antiroll bar links

Fail 21 Jan 2013 127,977 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear in front antiroll bar links

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,304 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,467 miles

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs slight wear and corrosion

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,917 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 95,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,523 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,420 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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CU04 YTA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CU04 YTA, 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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CU04 YTA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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