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DY04 MFF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,690 mi
Last recorded206,690 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 MFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 206,690 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill panel corrodes

Fail 18 Oct 2024 206,690 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill panel corrodes

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 206,613 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO and lambda excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle and connected suspension components corrded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 202,304 miles

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

sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 196,059 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 196,057 miles

Emissions not tested smokeing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 186,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 179,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 179,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 170,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 162,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 145,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 145,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 137,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 137,591 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release fault - secures in the closed position

Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,609 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,294 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the tread.

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge and getting close to limit.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre has a cut in the tread.

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge and getting close to limit.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,523 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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DY04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY04 MFF, 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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DY04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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