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GJ04 MPZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,714 mi
Last recorded126,714 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside outer door sill damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside outer door sill damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,792 miles

accident damage to o/s sill

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,849 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front door seal minor damage

Fail 18 Aug 2014 100,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front door seal minor damage

Pass 16 May 2013 91,331 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 May 2013 91,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 82,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2012 82,272 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,075 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,410 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,424 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 40,424 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GJ04 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ04 MPZ, 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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GJ04 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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