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GD53 VEP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,450 mi
Last recorded120,450 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,360 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 120,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,526 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 114,434 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,381 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both aero,s (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,512 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,677 miles

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

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

headlights image poor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,306 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

both headlamps detiorating

Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,656 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,515 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 65,474 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,637 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GD53 VEP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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