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FV04 GWU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,268 mi
Last recorded122,268 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,241 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle missing, but door can still be opened from the outside.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 112,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Outer door handle missing, but door can still be opened from the outside.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 101,209 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,209 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,824 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 44,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 37,025 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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FV04 GWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV04 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

FV04 GWU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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