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DE54 GVN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,180 miles

Front Headlights Deteriorated

Front Shocker Has Limited Damping Effect

Nearside Front Top Mount Worn

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,800 miles

Exhaust brackets front broken, knocking but system is still supported

Rear shockers have limited damping effect, worn

Fail 8 Nov 2019 107,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lights deteriorated to point its seriously effecting the beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets front broken, knocking but system is still supported

Rear shockers have limited damping effect, worn

Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,160 miles

Front Headlights worn

Nearside Front Tyre Low on Inner edge

Shocker has misting of oil Nearside front

Fail 20 Oct 2018 103,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlights worn

Nearside Front Tyre Low on Inner edge

Shocker has misting of oil Nearside front

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,821 miles

Both Front Tyres Edges worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,114 miles

2x rear tyre walls starting to crack

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 1 Oct 2014 75,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear and tread is starting to lift

Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,273 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,637 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,797 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 52,797 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,221 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,032 miles

child seat fitted rear r/h not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,703 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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DE54 GVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DE54 GVN, 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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DE54 GVN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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