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FY04 SZN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 SZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure but NOT creating a risk of fire

Exhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,256 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure but NOT creating a risk of fire

Exhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,500 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2023 120,494 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 119,536 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various underside corrosion, None of which deemed excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,342 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 114,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 114,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 111,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all have plastic coated pipes selling up slightly under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear suspension arms and mounting components corroding / rusty

Fail 11 May 2018 111,947 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all have plastic coated pipes selling up slightly under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear suspension arms and mounting components corroding / rusty

Pass 17 May 2017 107,862 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,462 miles

Offside front coil spring tail broken

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,462 miles

Offside front coil spring tail broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 88,939 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 6 May 2015 88,939 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,421 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FY04 SZN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY04 SZN, 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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FY04 SZN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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