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NH04 BYA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,828 mi
Last recorded150,828 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 BYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 150,828 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 150,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 148,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is punctured. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking on wall. ( punctured). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 11 May 2022 148,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested lamp lenses fogged, no pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip off. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached IS DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is punctured. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking on wall. ( punctured). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 14 May 2021 143,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 143,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 139,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,423 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 138,422 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no image. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

eng coolant level low.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,847 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses fogged. (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 135,846 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses fogged. (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,607 miles

slight seepage from steering rack

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 95,720 miles

both rear brake discs worn

both registration plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,139 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear registration plate lamps dim

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,941 miles

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

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

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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NH04 BYA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NH04 BYA, 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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NH04 BYA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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