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GU04 GYC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 GYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 111,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,418 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,981 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 107,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r wheel inner & outer rims damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r wheel inner & outer rims damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,497 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU04 GYC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU04 GYC, 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 GU04 GYC registered?

GU04 GYC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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