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GL53 WGY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,935 mi
Last recorded115,935 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bumper and rear end damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2017 115,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bumper and rear end damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge worn/tyre cracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front disc inner surfaces corroded.

both headlamp lenses worn.

both rear brake discs worn.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge worn/tyre cracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front disc inner surfaces corroded.

both headlamp lenses worn.

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,934 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Nov 2015 96,915 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,044 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,685 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)

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,157 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,133 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,384 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 41,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 32,705 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 32,705 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,112 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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GL53 WGY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL53 WGY, 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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GL53 WGY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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