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ET04 BYF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 137,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 130,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 124,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,972 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,785 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 85,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,896 miles

osr tyre getting low

osr tyre slightly out of shape

rear pads aprox 75% worn

slight leak from nsf shocker

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head lights focus poor

head lights lenses are crazed

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

head lights focus poor

head lights lenses crazed

n/s sill is scuffed

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

head lights focus poor

head lights lenses crazed

n/s sill is scuffed

o/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,996 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 29 May 2009 40,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,933 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,238 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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ET04 BYF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET04 BYF, 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 ET04 BYF registered?

ET04 BYF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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