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GJ54 SZE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 112,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 15 May 2018 112,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 May 2018 112,840 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both no images (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside headlight poorly supported

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet opening operation poor

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

headlights faded

rear no.plate poor

Pass 9 May 2016 107,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met advise service/repair

Pass 13 May 2015 100,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 100,826 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2014 90,247 miles

non standard headlights fitted

play n/s/rear suspension

Pass 23 May 2013 80,313 miles

EML Light on

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2013 80,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Coolant level low

EML Light on

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

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Oil leak from engine

Pass 11 May 2012 65,145 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)

Fail 11 May 2012 65,145 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 53,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,041 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 SZE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ54 SZE, 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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GJ54 SZE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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