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GD53 RKF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENZ DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER DOOR SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S INNER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,065 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK HAS PLAY IN JOINT

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 outer edge approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front inner tyre wall

front exhaust pipe mount brackets broken away from pipe

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,207 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front inner tyre wall

front exhaust pipe mount brackets broken away from pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,849 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear outer seat belts starting to fray

advise brake discs heavily corroded

advise exhaust noisy

advise poor performance on rear brakes

advise slight play in front drop links

advise washers poor performance

Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear outer seat belts starting to fray

advise brake discs heavily corroded

advise exhaust noisy

advise poor performance on rear brakes

advise slight play in front drop links

advise washers poor performance

Pass 21 May 2010 58,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r accident damage no sharp edges.

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 RKF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RKF, 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 RKF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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