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GJ54 TXG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,895 mi
Last recorded117,895 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,895 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED SLIGHTLY

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,895 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER/INNER EDGE

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 14 Aug 2015 117,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear heat shields loose

heat damage to rear brake disc

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,006 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s and n/s front head lamp beam patterns starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,291 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,291 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 30,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GJ54 TXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

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

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