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GR53 EHV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 135,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Evidence strongly suggests shock has leaked long back (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,234 miles

rear under inner sills rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2018 129,232 miles

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

rear under inner sills rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,846 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,588 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Sill slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sill and door slightly damaged

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight distortion in the nearside outer sill panel

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight distortion in the nearside outer sill panel

towbar trailor electric socket cover broken

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,749 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,749 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,458 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,454 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs partially worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,259 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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GR53 EHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR53 EHV, 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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GR53 EHV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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