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GJ54 VYD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,803 miles

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

rear tyers worn on inner edges

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Aug 2013 118,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

dampness to o/s/f brake caliper

e.m.l on this may be a future failure

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted / o/s/r seat belt starting to fray

ns/f tyre getting low

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

rear tyres wearing on edges

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 27 Jul 2013 118,510 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

dampness to o/s/f brake caliper

e.m.l on this may be a future failure

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted / o/s/r seat belt starting to fray

ns/f tyre getting low

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

rear tyres wearing on edges

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,688 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 31 Jul 2010 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt not tested [ child seat fitted ]

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,077 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested [ child seat fitted ]

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 1 Aug 2009 76,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 76,414 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,415 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 VYD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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