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GJ04 ZBL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,687 mi
Last recorded107,687 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2017 107,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,113 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 100,471 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,950 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 54,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 33,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 33,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZBL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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