MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
emissions close to limits
engine management light on
front wiper blades poor
nearside front tyre at 2.5mm and wearing inner and outer edges
nearside rear brake discs and pads deteriorated (been very hot)
offside front tyre wearing badly inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn close to excess
headlamps deteriorating
nearside rear tyre wear inner edge
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn close to excess
headlamps deteriorating
nearside rear tyre wear inner edge
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
front brake discs slightly pitted inner surfaces
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
front brake discs slightly pitted inner surfaces
offside rear suspension bump stop and shock absorber poor condition
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads low
rear number plate deteriorated close to excess
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre at 2.5mm
offside rear shock and bump stop poor condition
nearside front suspension arm bushes worn
nearside rear shock absorber poor damping effect (needs replacing)
offside front suspension arm bushes worn
slight play front anti-roll bar links
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
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DY04 TEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2004.
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