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MV04 YAD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 YAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 112,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front to rear metal brake pipe deteriorated / swollen by flexible brake hose

Offside Front slight rotational noise on wheel

Rear both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear front to rear metal brake pipe deteriorated / swollen by flexible brake hose

Offside Front slight rotational noise on wheel

Rear both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,477 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens dull making beam pattern poor

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud fallen down (2.7.2a)

Offside Front headlight lens dull making beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud fallen down (2.7.2a)

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,484 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,069 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 81,143 miles

Engine oil low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,143 miles

Engine oil low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,623 miles

nearside top leg mtg bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,300 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,955 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 50,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,322 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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MV04 YAD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV04 YAD, 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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MV04 YAD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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