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GK54 VSZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,126 mi
Last recorded107,126 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 107,126 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,405 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,286 miles

Exhaust flexi section deterioated

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust still secure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 95,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust flexi section deterioated

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Rear exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil showing at bottom of shock absorber (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil showing at bottom of shock absorber (2.7.3)

Rear rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,481 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,977 miles

nearside handbrake cable sticking on

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,264 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,998 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,702 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)

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 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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GK54 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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