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GM04 HWZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,032 mi
Last recorded166,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 HWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 166,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2016 159,117 miles
Fail 29 May 2016 159,117 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2015 151,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 132,433 miles

Both front headlamps are deteriorated image output is reduced

Both front wipers are smearing slightly

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 132,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front headlamps are deteriorated image output is reduced

Both front wipers are smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,165 miles

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

air bag light on

all tyres are wearing on edges and are close to legal wear limits

Fail 9 Jul 2012 119,165 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

air bag light on

all tyres are wearing on edges and are close to legal wear limits

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,561 miles

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

centre and offside rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,561 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

centre and offside rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,953 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,952 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,845 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,633 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GM04 HWZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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