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MV04 YBP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 YBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,897 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero,s both ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside lenses excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,509 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 81,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

charging system warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero,s both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,573 miles

charging/battery lamp indicating fault

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

charging/battery lamp indicating fault

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,723 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 78,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,754 miles

Offside 26" wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" aero (8.2.2)

Offside 26" wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/5516

Offside Front worn bald on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn bald on inner edge

both head lights deterated

exhaust heat shield loose rear section

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,645 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,704 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,385 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,379 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 35,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YBP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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