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GD53 WCT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,950 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread face.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted limiting inspection of seat belts

Fail 10 Sep 2015 109,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged through character (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONES ( rear bushes ) (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH headlamps, lenses excessively fogged (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread face.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted limiting inspection of seat belts

items removed from windscreen obstructing drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,314 miles

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

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

near side front road wheel slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,853 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,472 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,903 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 WCT 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 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 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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