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GR53 FKJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 111,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear components corroded

insecure exhaust heatshield

Fail 6 Dec 2019 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear components corroded

insecure exhaust heatshield

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,831 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,806 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear seats removed.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,597 miles

Centre rear seat removed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre heavy perishing, possibly too cord. RECOMMEND REPLACE

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,597 miles

Centre rear seat removed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre heavy perishing, possibly too cord. RECOMMEND REPLACE

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,723 miles

Rear brake pads worn low, unable to fully assess with wheels on

Rear number plate delaminating/poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,845 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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GR53 FKJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GR53 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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