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DL04 GZU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 GZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both ns tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,382 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,952 miles

Both rear tyres near to wear indicators.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 9,268 miles

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

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

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 GZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DL04 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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