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DY04 SLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 195,690 miles

Damage to the rear of the vehicle

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre bald on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 195,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Damage to the rear of the vehicle

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre bald on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 184,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 178,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 166,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 146,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 137,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 126,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 118,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,577 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 SLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY04 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

DY04 SLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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