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DF04 GXE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 171,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 171,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 165,656 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,733 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 117,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,736 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,476 miles

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

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

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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DF04 GXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 GXE, 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 DF04 GXE registered?

DF04 GXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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