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GV04 BZL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 83,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 83,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 83,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine under shield loose

Pass 19 May 2014 77,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 72,765 miles

n/s beam pattern becoming poor

Fail 22 May 2013 72,652 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

n/s beam pattern becoming poor

Pass 11 May 2012 68,051 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2011 62,881 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 25 May 2011 62,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2010 57,460 miles

knock from rear of vehicle - no fault found

Pass 21 May 2009 50,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,566 miles

nearside rear tyre wear to inside edge

Pass 16 May 2007 35,987 miles

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

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

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

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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GV04 BZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV04 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV04 BZL registered?

GV04 BZL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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