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FG04 BYK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,767 mi
Last recorded157,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 157,767 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 157,767 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,357 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 144,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,739 miles

both suspension arms front both rear bushes are worn

Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,887 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 115,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,437 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 65,367 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner tread distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,073 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 19,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BYK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BYK, 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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FG04 BYK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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