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GD53 KOB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 KOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 100,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2014 92,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,621 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,621 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,484 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape/ unevenly worn

offside front tyre tread depth worn low on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,750 miles

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

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

center exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,053 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside tyre has been "run flat"

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 KOB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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