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SH04 YBU

2004 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford C-max77,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 YBU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 81,377 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm) (worn on both edges about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm) (worn on inner edge about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,666 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,573 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,573 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light frosting over (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lght frosting over (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light frosting over (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lght frosting over (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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SH04 YBU is a 2004 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,575 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH04 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH04 YBU is a 2004 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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