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GM04 DCY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 107,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,580 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 28 Jul 2017 101,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,289 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,289 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,302 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,160 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre scrubbed slightly on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,265 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GM04 DCY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM04 DCY, 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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GM04 DCY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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