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EO04 YHU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,329 mi
Last recorded164,329 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,329 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Fail 2 Mar 2017 164,319 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

heat shield adrift at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,374 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 152,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,120 miles

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

a/slip on clutch pedal missing

brake fluid low

Fail 15 Dec 2014 135,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

a/slip on clutch pedal missing

brake fluid low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 123,249 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear both shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2013 123,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear both shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,565 miles

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2012 116,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil on minimum level at time of test

front brake discs pitted on the inside face

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure / dropped down the shock absorber

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,989 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum level at time of test

front brake discs pitted on the inside face

nearside rear & offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear both sides shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure / dropped down the shock absorber

Pass 10 May 2010 92,843 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,155 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,883 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,897 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,490 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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EO04 YHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EO04 YHU, 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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EO04 YHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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