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GD53 HVJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,157 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,394 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,565 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,417 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,417 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,692 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,977 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly loose

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2010 43,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly loose

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,887 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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GD53 HVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GD53 HVJ, 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 HVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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