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GD53 HBG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 122,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 122,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 118,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 113,136 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,122 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,755 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 93,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,458 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,458 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,604 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,004 miles

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,140 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GD53 HBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD53 HBG, 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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GD53 HBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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