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FV04 YBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,631 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 67,068 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion nsf lower wing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 65,336 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower corrosion nsf lower wing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,149 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear brakes pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,861 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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FV04 YBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FV04 YBG, 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 FV04 YBG registered?

FV04 YBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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