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GD04 YZL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 YZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf-osf (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr-osr (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general front-rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 112,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf-osf (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf-osf (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr-osr (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general front-rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,210 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 109,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm undated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm undated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 98,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 92,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery terminal loose

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,820 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,649 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

slight wear in front anti-roll bar ball joints

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on edges

front wishbone bushes worn

rear tyres perishing

slight wear in front anti-roll bar ball joints

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,808 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake showing low effort

Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake showing low effort

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,691 miles

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,812 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,854 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,159 miles

damage to ns outter sill

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to ns outter sill

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,307 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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GD04 YZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GD04 YZL, 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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GD04 YZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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