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GF04 RYB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,428 mi
Last recorded175,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 175,428 miles

Outer sill panels starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 175,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill panels starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,097 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 157,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 150,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 143,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 136,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 129,354 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,184 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,971 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside front wheel trims missing

offside rear brake disc poor

offside rear tyre at 2mm and worn on inner edge

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit - offside low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,352 miles

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

wipers poor

Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,842 miles

cambelt last changed?

front and rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front seatbelt kinked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,964 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges,wheel alignment check advised

nearside front wheel trim missing

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

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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GF04 RYB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 GF04 RYB, 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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What year was GF04 RYB registered?

GF04 RYB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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