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GD04 BZG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,823 miles

both fron tyres worn heavy on edges

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteiorated close to excessive

nearside outer sill damaged

offside parking brake effort low

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush close to excessive (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush close to excessive (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,867 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)

both headlight glasses are deteriorating

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

nearside rear tyre tread worn on the very inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

both headlight glasses are deteriorating

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

nearside rear tyre tread worn on the very inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2013 51,056 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD04 BZG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD04 BZG, 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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GD04 BZG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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