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FM04 YJL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,144 mi
Last recorded131,144 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipes light swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted at time of test ()

Rear rear heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,446 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

both headlight beam images are very poor

Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,403 miles

NO rear seats fitted

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight beam images are poor

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear no passenger seats fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlight beam images are poor

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,696 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 100,168 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,719 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,719 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,086 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,086 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,830 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,302 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,905 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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FM04 YJL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FM04 YJL, 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 FM04 YJL registered?

FM04 YJL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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