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GK53 VSZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,640 mi
Last recorded169,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 169,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 155,590 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 155,589 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 2 Dec 2016 115,588 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

headlamp beam image blurry

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

headlamp beam image blurry

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency

Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,167 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,630 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,788 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,922 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,337 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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GK53 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GK53 VSZ, 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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GK53 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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