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CE04 GCX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose next to fuel tank

oil leak but not excessive nearside front (gearbox drive shaft)

rear subframe corroded but structural rigidity not affected

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 112,916 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front (gearbox output shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded but structural rigidity not affected

Rear suspension arms corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose ( rear next to fuel tank)

Fail 30 Oct 2024 112,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front (gearbox output shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded but structural rigidity not affected

Rear suspension arms corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose ( rear next to fuel tank)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,963 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f door mirror plastic cover missing

n/s/r tyre treads cracks

Fail 7 Jul 2023 104,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f door mirror plastic cover missing

n/s/r tyre treads cracks

Pass 10 May 2022 102,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 102,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,827 miles

coolant leak ( thermostat )

coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

knocking noise from steering no play detected

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,758 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,409 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,409 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,176 miles

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

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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CE04 GCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE04 GCX, 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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CE04 GCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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