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GK54 VWB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 153,179 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front outer rim heavily dented

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

Nearside Rear worn to limit inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear most (2.4.G.2)

beam images poor

both rear tyres stepped & worn heavily close to limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,780 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bot rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edge

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,069 miles

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 26 Mar 2014 113,207 miles

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,207 miles

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,200 miles

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

heavy damage to o/s outer sill

interier mirror insecure

o/s and n/s head lamp beam image's poor

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,200 miles

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

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

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

heavy damage to o/s outer sill

interier mirror insecure

o/s and n/s head lamp beam image's poor

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,950 miles

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

damage to n/s rear lower wheel arch lip

heavy damage to o/s outer sill

o/s and n/s head lamp's poor

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,430 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front lower plastic tray

heavy damage to o/s outer sill

o/s and n/s head lemp lens poor

wipers poor

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front lower plastic tray

heavy damage to o/s outer sill

o/s and n/s head lemp lens poor

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,833 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,965 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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