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GU54 VZW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,508 mi
Last recorded175,508 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 175,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 175,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 174,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 174,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush e/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush e/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet opening not working ,removed grill to open bonnet.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge ,tread in middle 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge ,tread in middle 2-3mm. 205/55 r16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 165,039 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 165,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,671 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn

heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall of tyre

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,595 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn

heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall of tyre

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,671 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,815 miles

air bag light on continuosly

Fail 13 Jul 2012 91,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on continuosly

headlamp lenses in poor condition n/s beam pattern just visible

slight noise from o/s driveshaft centre bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,196 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,196 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,153 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 VZW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VZW, 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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GU54 VZW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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