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FM04 GMV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 47,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 47,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,067 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 16 percent

Fail 26 May 2017 46,067 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 16 percent

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 43,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,884 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 41,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,567 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2007 13,071 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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FM04 GMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FM04 GMV, 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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FM04 GMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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