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GU54 LRZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,022 mi
Last recorded130,022 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 LRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2020 130,022 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,976 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens fogged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens fogged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,387 miles

Engine management lamp stays on

NSF lower arm rear bush worn

both headlamp images poor

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,387 miles

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

Engine management lamp stays on

Exhaust heat shield loose

NSF lower arm rear bush worn

both headlamp images poor

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,908 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and NSR tyre splitting on inner sidewall

NSF shock absorber starting to leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and NSR tyre splitting on inner sidewall

NSF shock absorber starting to leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,264 miles

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

headlamp images poor

Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,264 miles

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

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

headlamp images poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,270 miles

O/S/F SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,274 miles

OSR tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,326 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,326 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,944 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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GU54 LRZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 GU54 LRZ, 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 GU54 LRZ registered?

GU54 LRZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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