MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer assembly forward face slight exhaust blow(welded joint area) (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and discoloured (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit and tread worn low/smooth and uneven on inner edge area (4.1.E.1)
all rear suspension components corroded in places
exhaust front pipe flexible joint strengthening mesh broke away
exhaust front pipe mounting support bracket broke away from exhaust
nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low on inner edge areas
nearside rear shock absorber upper plastic cover adrift
offside rear shock absorber upper plastic cover missing
rear registration plate nearside and offside light lenses slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away
exhaust front pipe mounting support bracket heavy corrosion and corroded thin
nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber upper plastic covers broke away
nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge area
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away
exhaust front pipe mounting support bracket heavy corrosion and corroded thin
nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber upper plastic covers broke away
nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge area
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light stays on
exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away
handbrake lever hand grip and button been taped over
nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber upper plastic covers broke away
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light stays on
exhaust front pipe flexible joint strenghtening mesh broke away
exhaust rear silencer underbody heat shield insecure at two mounting points
exhaust rear tail pipe underbody heat shield insecure at two mounting points
handbrake lever hand grip and button been taped over
nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber upper plastic covers broke away
roughness in offside front suspension macpherson strut upper bearing assembly
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
condition of handbrake lever borderline
pattern to both headlamps borderline
uneven wear on both rear tyres borderline
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres low to legal limit
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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FM04 YLW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FM04 YLW, 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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FM04 YLW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.
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