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GV04 YLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,225 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 14 Sep 2013 125,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 118,750 miles

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

both headlamp beam images are starting to blur - advise attention possible replacement headlamps required

engine management light is on - this is not a reason for failure at this time but NEXT year ANY warning light indicating a fault MAY BE

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,823 miles

Both front seat belt webbings slightly frayed and damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,675 miles

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

Both front seat belt webbings slightly frayed and damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,567 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,702 miles

Nearside front seat belt webbing creased.

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 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

GV04 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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