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GJ54 NCA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,596 mi
Last recorded175,596 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 175,596 miles

MIL LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 175,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 159,558 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hradlamp lenses poor (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 159,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hradlamp lenses poor (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,707 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated both

brake pedal anti-slip devise worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 142,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated both

brake pedal anti-slip devise worn

Pass 20 May 2016 133,573 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 May 2016 133,573 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 May 2015 120,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 109,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 109,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 92,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,672 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 86,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 79,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 66,927 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 66,922 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,326 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,653 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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GJ54 NCA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ54 NCA, 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 GJ54 NCA registered?

GJ54 NCA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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