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GL04 UHC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,419 mi
Last recorded138,419 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,419 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack in wind screen across bottom of screen and on lift hand side of screen (8.3.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber ant slip missing

No coolant in header tank

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield come away

Fail 22 Aug 2017 138,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth on edge (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton . head lamp lens dirty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O patton head lamp lens dirty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack in wind screen across bottom of screen and on lift hand side of screen (8.3.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber ant slip missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre warn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

No coolant in header tank

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield come away

Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 124,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,696 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in tyres

Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,694 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres have nails in tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,880 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,880 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,096 miles

Head lamps becoming misty

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Head lamps becoming misty

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,771 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,217 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

advise front pads worn low (above 1.6mm)

advise rear pads low

Pass 29 May 2008 45,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,871 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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GL04 UHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL04 UHC, 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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What year was GL04 UHC registered?

GL04 UHC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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