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HS04 YEF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 YEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 115,297 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 115,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread wear indicators and smooth at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread wear indicators and smooth at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,430 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low

front discs pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps starting to fade

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps starting to fade

n/s/f belly tray broken

rear exhaust heatshields adrift

washer filler cap missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,351 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,351 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,850 miles

Wiper blades worn.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.205/55/16

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

Wiper blades worn.

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,374 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,535 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre going lumpy on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,442 miles

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

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

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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HS04 YEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HS04 YEF, 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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HS04 YEF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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