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MV04 YRL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 YRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 95,976 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted by gas analyser due to increased idle speed. All other gases present exceed legal limits. The exhaust tail pipe produces some blue smoke during cruise conditions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The headlamp lens is deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not release when required (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The headlamp lens is deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Axle (2) suspension springs heavily corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The spare tyre is deflated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,359 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,078 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,167 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 68,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,880 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR shocky dust cover insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front outer edges worn ?

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,882 miles

OSR shocky dust cover insecure

both front outer edges worn ?

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 32,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MV04 YRL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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