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EO04 YRS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 YRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 137,092 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 132,368 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlights faded

Pass 8 May 2017 125,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test views ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak VERY BAD ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear shock covers insecure both

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test views ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak VERY BAD ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear shock covers insecure both

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 112,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,161 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,125 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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)

headlamp beam images very poor

in car headlamp adjuster not working

starter motor not dis-engaging

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,758 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,757 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,530 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 13,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,118 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 YRS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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