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GD53 HYY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 230,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated and in poor condition(nearside on limits)

both front shock absorbers/suspension seem a little stiff on bounce test-on limits

both front wheel rims some distortion and on limits

both headlamp beam images poor and on limits-borderline pass

engine management light on indicating system fault

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear lower suspension link arm outer bush deteriorated and in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low and on limits-borderline pass

passenger door mirror not very secure

some damage to nearside rear of outer sill

very slight dampness on inside of brake master cylinder inside car-no leaks present at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2012 230,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated and in poor condition(nearside on limits)

both front shock absorbers/suspension seem a little stiff on bounce test-on limits

both front wheel rims some distortion and on limits

both headlamp beam images poor and on limits-borderline pass

engine management light on indicating system fault

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear lower suspension link arm outer bush deteriorated and in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low and on limits-borderline pass

passenger door mirror not very secure

some damage to nearside rear of outer sill

very slight dampness on inside of brake master cylinder inside car-no leaks present at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2011 201,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 201,231 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 168,673 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 168,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

dammage to offside outer sill

Pass 16 Feb 2009 139,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 113,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,985 miles

n/s/r reflector is cracked but ok for mot test

rear number plate discolouring, still legible from required distance at time of test

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 HYY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD53 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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