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GJ54 VZF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 131,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 130,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,225 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,220 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly NEEDS NEW LEVER (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO CORDS ON EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO CORDS OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO CORDS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 106,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 73,192 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)

damage to windscreen outside swepted area

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in tread not showing ply/cords

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,102 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,393 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,846 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 VZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ54 VZF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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