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DL04 GYV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 GYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 167,190 miles

Emissions not tested very bad smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill holded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 161,923 miles

both head lights are geting close to no patten

Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 151,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner side wall has small splits but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,586 miles

Front exhaust in poor condtion

Nearside Front wishbone bush rear in poor condtion

Offside Front wishbone rear bush in poor contion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,075 miles

n s r tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,075 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n s r tyre wearing low on edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2013 111,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2012 96,289 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 96,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 83,758 miles

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

front and rear discs lipped

Fail 5 May 2011 83,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front and rear discs lipped

Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

ford badge on grille glued on broke off when operated for bonnet release

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,341 miles

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

Oil leak

ford badge on grille glued on broke off when operated for bonnet release

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,012 miles

some accident damage offside rear wheel outer rim

Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,981 miles

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

some accident damage offside rear wheel outer rim

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,247 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)

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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DL04 GYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DL04 GYV, 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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DL04 GYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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