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GM04 KOW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,475 mi
Last recorded121,475 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 KOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,475 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 121,455 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,242 miles

Coolant leak From behind timing belt cover ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,242 miles

Coolant leak From behind timing belt cover ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,070 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,429 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread grooves

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,834 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking within the tread grooves

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking within the tread grooves

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,189 miles

Offside and nearside dip beam pattern is just visable

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,733 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,733 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,631 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 25 Jul 2013 43,631 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,554 miles

Air bag warning light is on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,738 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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GM04 KOW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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