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MV04 YED

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 YED
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,300 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,942 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged All three (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,006 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,006 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,535 miles

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

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Fail 8 Dec 2017 77,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,317 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,431 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,526 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,048 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,459 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 YED is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV04 YED, 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 YED is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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