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GL04 UPV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,138 mi
Last recorded203,138 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 203,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 200,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 200,288 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 194,142 miles

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 188,370 miles

rear suspension arms different profiles

Pass 26 May 2016 180,433 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2016 180,433 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 162,953 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 162,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 147,524 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 131,037 miles

front brake disc lipped

front head light starting to go misty

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 98,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,800 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 40,808 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 UPV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL04 UPV, 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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GL04 UPV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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