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GU54 SZL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,388 mi
Last recorded74,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,330 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,417 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,417 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

engine cover loose

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,800 miles

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

aux drive belt worn to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,004 miles

minor cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

minor cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,432 miles

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Fail 30 Aug 2007 17,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

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 SZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GU54 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

GU54 SZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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