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FX54 YMJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

237,652 mi
Last recorded237,652 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 237,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 232,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 226,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 217,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 217,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 205,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 191,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 191,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 179,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens getting opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens getting opaque (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Fail 22 Feb 2018 179,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens getting opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens getting opaque (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 1 Mar 2017 167,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 167,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 152,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2015 152,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2014 144,152 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 144,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

some tyres appear under inflated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,039 miles

nearside rear shock

Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,303 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,303 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,603 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,364 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,364 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,576 miles

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

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

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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FX54 YMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FX54 YMJ, 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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FX54 YMJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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