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FG04 BYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,045 mi
Last recorded61,045 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,045 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,658 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,907 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,588 miles

Front wipers start to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,997 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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FG04 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG04 BYJ, 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 FG04 BYJ registered?

FG04 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is FG04 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 BYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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