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GV04 NBN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 113,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 111,448 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,754 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 109,751 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,660 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,100 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,100 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,942 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,138 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,138 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,574 miles

Engine RPM rises an unusual amount when brake pedal depressed

Headlamp lenses are opaque causing some diffusion of the headlamp beam patterns

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine RPM rises an unusual amount when brake pedal depressed

Headlamp lenses are opaque causing some diffusion of the headlamp beam patterns

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,061 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 46,061 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chips in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,403 miles

front brake discs lipped

high level brake light 1 led not working

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,403 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

high level brake light 1 led not working

offside rear door can not open from outside

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,840 miles

unable to check center seat belt fully due too not fitted

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 NBN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBN, 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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GV04 NBN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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