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AY04 GVC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 105,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,951 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush AT REAR OF BOTTOM ARM (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 87,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 87,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,175 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,029 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,029 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,578 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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AY04 GVC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY04 GVC, 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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What year was AY04 GVC registered?

AY04 GVC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is AY04 GVC safe to buy?

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