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FV04 GTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,711 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f wheel slight kink inner side

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel slight kink inner side

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread worn low on edges

slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower arm rear bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,928 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread worn low on edges

slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,302 miles

both rear brake pads getting low

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,871 miles

Rear Brake Pads Getting low

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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FV04 GTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 FV04 GTU, 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 FV04 GTU registered?

FV04 GTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is FV04 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 GTU 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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