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GN04 AEB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,821 mi
Last recorded169,821 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 AEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 169,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 169,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 155,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 140,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,479 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,158 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,154 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,181 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 24,181 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres are low on edges.

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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GN04 AEB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN04 AEB, 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 GN04 AEB registered?

GN04 AEB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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