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HN04 YBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

149,401 mi
Last recorded149,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 149,401 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 149,401 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Eath burnt out (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 141,828 miles

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Jan 2018 141,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,595 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 133,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust heat shield loose

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 127,149 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 127,149 miles

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 121,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 121,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside wiper blade is partly split

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside wiper blade is partly split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,621 miles

front n/s tyre cut but not to cords

front o/s tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LOW

front n/s tyre cut but not to cords

front o/s tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,812 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

suspect fault with dual mass flywheel

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,812 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

suspect fault with dual mass flywheel

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,072 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre close to limit,it has raised tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,900 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit,it has raised tread

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,087 miles

large cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

two child seats fitted in rear , unable to test seatbelts fully

wheel centers covered

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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HN04 YBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HN04 YBG, 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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HN04 YBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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