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GN04 UZF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,772 mi
Last recorded191,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 UZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 191,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 185,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 172,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 156,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,576 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 13 May 2016 112,623 miles

Rear rear tyres out of shape and worn low inner edges

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

oil filler cap is missing

Fail 13 May 2016 112,623 miles

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

Rear rear tyres out of shape and worn low inner edges

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

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 22 May 2015 100,299 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)

gearbox/flywheel very noisy

Fail 22 May 2015 100,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

gearbox/flywheel very noisy

nearside rear pads/disc heat damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 93,949 miles

flywheel/gearbox very noisy

Pass 15 May 2013 83,734 miles

flywheel sounds noisy

Pass 11 May 2012 71,186 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 71,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 60,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 52,505 miles

Rear tyres badle cracked and worn on edges

transmission noise

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2009 42,208 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition with cracking in treads

Pass 19 May 2008 32,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 24,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both rear tyre cracking in treads 7 in poor condition

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 UZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GN04 UZF, 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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GN04 UZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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