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HV04 YFS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 131,396 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage to door and wing

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 131,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage to door and wing

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 127,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to n/s/r door and wing

Fail 11 May 2018 127,827 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to n/s/r door and wing

Pass 19 May 2017 120,246 miles

Front suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear trailing arm bush bonding starting to deteriorate

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 102,076 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 95,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 91,517 miles

Both rear tyrescracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2011 85,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

oil dipstick missing

Pass 1 May 2009 69,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 69,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,925 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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HV04 YFS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV04 YFS, 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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HV04 YFS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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