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EN04 RYF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 RYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 145,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle, Subframes & Suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2025 140,117 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components axle sub frame brake pipes

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 140,117 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components axle sub frame brake pipes

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 133,055 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 129,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2023 129,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 125,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2022 125,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,075 miles

undertray fit

Fail 24 Mar 2021 122,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertray fit

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,395 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Offside Front dip beam light dim

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Fail 14 Mar 2020 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Offside Front dip beam light dim

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 93,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeering (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,789 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear wiper not clearing

Reverse lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 77,122 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear wiper not clearing

Reverse lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil lewvel low

rear shocker bump stops adrift

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil lewvel low

rear shocker bump stops adrift

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,709 miles

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

dust covers on rear shocker adrift

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear shocker dust cover perishing

offside rear shocker dust cover adrift

Fail 6 Jun 2008 36,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,639 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 26,684 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,684 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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EN04 RYF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EN04 RYF, 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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EN04 RYF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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