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GF54 BWC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,052 mi
Last recorded140,052 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 140,052 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorber covers loose

Nearside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not down to cords

engine tensioner noisey

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,307 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes in very poor conditiion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 122,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes in very poor conditiion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,647 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch peddle rubber missing

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 114,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch peddle rubber missing

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,416 miles

Offside 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 25 Oct 2012 96,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,925 miles

injector leaking gasses

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,925 miles

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

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

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

injector leaking gasses

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,524 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 50,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,418 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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GF54 BWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF54 BWC, 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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GF54 BWC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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