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FE04 BYW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,602 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **on 1.6mm** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,094 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres have edge wear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,463 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,678 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

unable to complete emmisions test due to smoke

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 52,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

recommend grease brake pipes

reverse light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side door handle damaged

Near side front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Reverse light inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,124 miles

n/s front fog light not working

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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FE04 BYW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FE04 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE04 BYW registered?

FE04 BYW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FE04 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 BYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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