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FA04 CYW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,495 mi
Last recorded176,495 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 CYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 176,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 176,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 172,239 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 172,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 157,709 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 157,706 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,619 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,619 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At Rear Of Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At Rear Of Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,737 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)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,665 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,765 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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FA04 CYW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA04 CYW, 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 FA04 CYW registered?

FA04 CYW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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