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GR04 BYN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,877 mi
Last recorded156,877 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear HEAVILY corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 156,862 miles

Central Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt band detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear HEAVILY corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 147,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SILLS CORRODED NOT MAJOR

Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe split, from front pipe to tail pipe is one complete section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside plus worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 127,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has slight split (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 116,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has slight split (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,984 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights starting to go milky

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,767 miles

Lens missing on offside side repeater

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,127 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,655 miles

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,813 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GR04 BYN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR04 BYN, 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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GR04 BYN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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