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GU04 RBZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 RBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp images poor.

front tyres low on inner edges.

steering feels slightly notchy when turning.

fuel injectors blowing badly

Fail 1 Jun 2017 143,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low on inner edges.

steering feels slightly notchy when turning.

fuel injectors blowing badly

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamp images poor and lenses cloudy.

engine has a fuel injector blowing.

Fail 31 May 2016 132,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both headlamp images poor and lenses cloudy.

engine has a fuel injector blowing.

Pass 7 May 2015 125,476 miles

Both images from headlamps poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector blowing.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 117,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel injector blowing.

Headlamp lenses gone cloudy.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear screen.

Pass 9 May 2013 108,287 miles

Both headlamp lenses gone cloudy.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector blowing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 108,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamp lenses gone cloudy.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector blowing.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 96,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector seal blowing.

Nearside rear tyre worn nobbly on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front discs worn/ridged

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

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

Rear brake discs worn/ridged

Pass 4 May 2010 72,401 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade and de-laminate.

Fail 4 May 2010 72,401 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to fade and de-laminate.

Pass 27 May 2009 66,734 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 66,734 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper blades worn.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,831 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GU04 RBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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