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GL54 TWE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,149 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both headlamps misted

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and split 205/55/16

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 144,749 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 134,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Aux belt tensioner/ alternator noisey

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2010 95,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washers require aim adjustment

Fail 4 May 2010 95,785 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washers require aim adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,266 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,266 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2008 59,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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GL54 TWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL54 TWE, 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 GL54 TWE registered?

GL54 TWE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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