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EX04 GXW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,187 mi
Last recorded194,187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 GXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 194,187 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 194,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 171,682 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,046 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,682 miles

airbag light on

Fail 7 Feb 2011 108,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 108,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,915 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,614 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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EX04 GXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX04 GXW, 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 EX04 GXW registered?

EX04 GXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 GXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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