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GP53 UTW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,063 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front pads low

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,973 miles

Central Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,676 miles

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

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

body work damage to o/s/f wing and o/s/f door.

rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,676 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

body work damage to o/s/f wing and o/s/f door.

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,706 miles

engine light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,241 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2010 54,391 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 54,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management light remains on

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,511 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GP53 UTW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP53 UTW, 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 GP53 UTW registered?

GP53 UTW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is GP53 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 UTW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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