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GR04 BYV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 BYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,800 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,494 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,597 miles

ABS WIRE INCORRECTLY ROUTED

Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,597 miles

ABS WIRE INCORRECTLY ROUTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GR04 BYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GR04 BYV, 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 GR04 BYV registered?

GR04 BYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is GR04 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 BYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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