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GJ54 ZDG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,751 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 138,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018 132,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,829 miles

Noise from timing belt/auxillary belt area

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,783 miles

Both rear bump stop worn

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,017 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 115,017 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 105,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f headlight lens deteriorated but still has beam pattern

Pass 3 May 2012 87,403 miles

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

Nail in 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)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 87,403 miles

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

Nail in 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)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,919 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,055 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,484 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,484 miles

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

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 ZDG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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