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H18 YBM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both outer sills corrosion

rear surspension corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 111,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded /non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arch,s covered by trims

headlamp beam images poor

rear floor pan heavily corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded /non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arch,s covered by trims

headlamp beam images poor

rear floor pan heavily corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2015 104,129 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 97,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 86,192 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 73,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 73,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,162 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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H18 YBM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H18 YBM, 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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H18 YBM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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