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FA04 YME

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YME
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2025 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear subframe

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,143 miles

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

floor, chassis, inner sills and subframes corroding

offside front tyre at 2mm and worn on edge

Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,141 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre worn on inner edges

Front tyres work to aprox 2mm

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

floor, chassis, inner sills and subframes corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,565 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

front mack struts tops worn

rear seats removed

sills sub frames chassis corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2023 90,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust mounting broken

front mack struts tops worn

rear seats removed

sills sub frames chassis corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,457 miles

sills sub frame chassis corroding

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust mounting broken

sills sub frame chassis corroding

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,511 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,763 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,974 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,974 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

rear pads worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,490 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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FA04 YME is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA04 YME, 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 YME registered?

FA04 YME is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FA04 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 YME shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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