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GF54 LXV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,403 mi
Last recorded137,403 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 LXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc/s are in poor condtion inner face

front brake pad/s appear to be getting low

heat shield becoming inscure

Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc/s are in poor condtion inner face

front brake pad/s appear to be getting low

heat shield becoming inscure

Pass 30 Oct 2017 133,427 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 133,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE/ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,502 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section just supported / tempoary repair

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear / badly perished/worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear / badly perished / worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section just supported / tempoary repair

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,196 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the seat belt

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 124,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the seat belt

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,035 miles

3- child seats fitted to rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,824 miles

n/s/r tyre slighty worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,989 miles

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 42,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,173 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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GF54 LXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GF54 LXV, 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 GF54 LXV registered?

GF54 LXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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