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GL04 WLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,153 mi
Last recorded114,153 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,838 miles

aircon pipe rear of engine fractured

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

aircon pipe rear of engine fractured

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,383 miles

air con pipe broken in two

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,835 miles

exhaust heat shield under car damaged

front number plate damaged and lose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield under car damaged

front number plate damaged and lose

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NOTE; surface corrosion to front,centre exhaust.

Nearside Front 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
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GL04 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL04 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 WLU registered?

GL04 WLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is GL04 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 WLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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