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FB04 YEF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 YEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,566cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lens,dulled (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear outer sill accident damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lens dulled (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,589 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lens,dulled (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear outer sill accident damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lens dulled (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,059 miles

surface corrosion os outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,059 miles

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

surface corrosion os outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,982 miles

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

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

os rear outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,629 miles

front brake discs worn

nsr wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,277 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

O/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,794 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,005 miles

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

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

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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FB04 YEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,566cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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