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GU04 HXV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 147,440 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 144,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,671 miles

Both number plate lamps dull.

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lamps dull.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,989 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 42,559 miles

bo9th front tyres wearing low on shoulders to 3.00mm

Fail 12 Feb 2011 37,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,812 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,812 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,817 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GU04 HXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU04 HXV, 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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GU04 HXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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