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GP53 RKN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,608 mi
Last recorded148,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,608 miles

bonnet opening procedure fault

front grille insecure

header tank insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in steering

slight stiffness at steering

steering assist fault warning showing on dash

various body/bumper damage

Fail 17 Mar 2017 148,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

bonnet opening procedure fault

front grille insecure

header tank insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in steering

slight stiffness at steering

steering assist fault warning showing on dash

various body/bumper damage

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,389 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DULL

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,257 miles

both headlamps dull

emissions not detected

Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both headlamps dull

emissions not detected

nearside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,654 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,519 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,845 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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GP53 RKN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GP53 RKN, 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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GP53 RKN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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