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GM04 FTJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,317 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 73,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,065 miles

offside rear has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,376 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,376 miles

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

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

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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GM04 FTJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FTJ, 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 GM04 FTJ registered?

GM04 FTJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is GM04 FTJ safe to buy?

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