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GJ54 XJV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,140 mi
Last recorded137,140 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,140 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 126,651 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 101,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,824 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 90,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 90,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,754 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear bumper reflector damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,396 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre very low on iner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,518 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,518 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GJ54 XJV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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