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YCZ 1772

2004 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford C-max77,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 1772
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 161,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 161,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,058 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 147,624 miles

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

after start up mil and air bag abs stay on for longer then go out

washers part frozen

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,250 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats plugged in to wrong seat belt stalk so no rear belts tested ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 125,214 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pads cant check under bonnet (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern and both lamps opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working noise no water (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats plugged in to wrong seat belt stalk so no rear belts tested ()

Pass 31 May 2017 114,748 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

advise all rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 114,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

advise all rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,914 miles

Both headlight glasses are in poor condition. Beam patterns arepoor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 100,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both headlight glasses are in poor condition. Beam patterns arepoor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

RECOMMEND THAT ALL FOUR TYRES ARE RENEWED

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2014 82,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,281 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 12 Jul 2013 70,279 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,814 miles

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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YCZ 1772 is a 2004 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCZ 1772, 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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What year was YCZ 1772 registered?

YCZ 1772 is a 2004 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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