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GV53 YUW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,938 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 128,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,157 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,971 miles

altenator light on intermitantly

fuel light on

n/s/f wishbone,rear bush showing wear and surface cracking

only one washer jet n/s

rear number plate showing delamination

unable to check steering and suspension parts large under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,215 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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GV53 YUW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV53 YUW, 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 GV53 YUW registered?

GV53 YUW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is GV53 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 YUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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