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FA04 RUY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,725 mi
Last recorded165,725 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,725 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 165,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,554 miles

Headlamps dis-coloured

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2021 156,531 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust hanger broken (not insecure)

Headlamps dis-coloured

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 145,880 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavil corroded. and the outer plastic sleveing has broken off leaving them lokking rough round the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 145,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern, headlight crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern, headlight crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold on inner egde, heavily perished, bellow 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INNER EDGE BUT JUST ABOVE 1.6MM IN CENTRE 3 1/4'S, HEAVILY PERISHED, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavil corroded. and the outer plastic sleveing has broken off leaving them lokking rough round the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 137,748 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,942 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,338 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil and coolant both below min (topped up)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 122,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil and coolant both below min (topped up)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,271 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 20,397 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,159 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 14,159 miles

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

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 RUY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RUY, 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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FA04 RUY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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