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GK54 VLC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,979 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorted

n/s/f tyres nailed and getting low on tread

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 116,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

rear engine stabiliser bush worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

rear engine stabiliser bush worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,643 miles

Front both head lights faded.

Front both indicators slightly discoloured.

Front both lower arms bushes split.

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm.

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear both lateral arms bushes split.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,770 miles

Bonnet hard to open

Front indicators faded

Headlamp images poor

p/s fluid low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,118 miles

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

both head light images poor

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,937 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both head light images poor

coolant level low

front discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,798 miles

Bonnet lock stiff

Damage to n/s/r wheel outer bead rim - on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,348 miles

Headlamp images a little poor

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

n/s/r tyre on limit - needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn slightly unevenly and on limit! - needs attention

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,379 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 31,379 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,036 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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GK54 VLC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK54 VLC, 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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GK54 VLC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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