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FB04 DYM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 DYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,151 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,137 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour no smoke test (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Mirror Glass Damaged advice replacement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,002 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

clutck pedal rubber missing

dipstick tube broken

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,583 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear number plate fading

tracking

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear number plate fading

tracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,398 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,306 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FB04 DYM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB04 DYM, 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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FB04 DYM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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