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DY04 MLF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,577 mi
Last recorded134,577 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 MLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges

exhaust centre heat shield loose but not likely to fall off at time of test

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers to inner edge

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Mar 2017 134,556 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges

exhaust centre heat shield loose but not likely to fall off at time of test

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers to inner edge

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view fixed with duck tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view fixed with duck tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,809 miles

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

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

engine req 4 pts 5/30 oil to reach max on dipstick

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,809 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine req 4 pts 5/30 oil to reach max on dipstick

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,301 miles

airbag light on

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,301 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,769 miles

NSF rear wishbone bush weak

NSF tyre tread getting low

air bag warning light on

windscreen stone-chipped

Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF rear wishbone bush weak

NSF tyre tread getting low

air bag warning light on

windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,967 miles

air bag light on

play in OSR roll bar link (ball joint)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSF tyre tread on legal limit

air bag light on

play in OSR roll bar link (ball joint)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,145 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,389 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 MLF 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 58.8%.

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 MLF, 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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What year was DY04 MLF registered?

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

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