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GD04 GFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 69,937 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE - ALSO ENGINE KNOCKING AND REVVING HIGH WHEN REVVED (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BUCKLE IN O/S/F WHEEL

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 5 May 2017 68,955 miles

FRONT & REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED & CORRODED

O/S MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE - SECURED WITH TAPE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT FLEXI

Fail 4 May 2017 68,955 miles

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

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

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

FRONT & REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED & CORRODED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT FLEXI

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,086 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror slight damage

front exhaust pipe slight leak

osr tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers door mirror slight damage

front exhaust pipe slight leak

osr tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,086 miles

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

slight damage noted to the drivers door mirror

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear brake flexi hose incorrectly located.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear brake flexi hose incorrectly located.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,998 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,998 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,298 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,699 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,456 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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GD04 GFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GD04 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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