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GF04 YFZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,073 mi
Last recorded155,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 YFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 155,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 149,871 miles

advise rear pads low

advise slight play antiroll bar links

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,369 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise tracking

parking brake effort low

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2015 138,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 138,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pads low on n/s/r

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 18 Mar 2014
Fail 18 Mar 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,749 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,196 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,322 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but secure

Clutch pedal rubber worn but secure

Front and rear brake pads close to limit

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2008 56,478 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF04 YFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF04 YFZ, 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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GF04 YFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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