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GD53 RGV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,494 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,343 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,775 miles

Child seat base fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Malfunction indicator lamp remains illuminated indicating a possible fault

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not considered rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm)(slightly deteriorated/perished (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps beam images slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat base fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Malfunction indicator lamp remains illuminated indicating a possible fault

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not considered rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm)(slightly deteriorated/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps beam images slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,897 miles

both front head light detarioted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 75,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 62,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 48,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,060 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,138 miles

center rear seat not locking on floor mounting

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,064 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 RGV 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 85.7%.

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 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 RGV, 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 RGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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