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GN54 LVE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,396 mi
Last recorded154,396 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 LVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 154,396 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 154,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 150,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 150,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between treads

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 140,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between treads

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge of tread-2.5mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge of tread-2.5mm

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearings noisy

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,489 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)

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

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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GN54 LVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN54 LVE, 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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GN54 LVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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