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GV53 ZVU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,999 miles

Headlamp images ok - headlights may require renewal next mot

both head light images affected by head light lens

front indicators faded

oil leak

rear brake discs well worn

rear exhaust bracket broken not supporting exhaust

rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 Sep 2017 103,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

both head light images affected by head light lens

front indicators faded

oil leak

rear brake discs well worn

rear exhaust bracket broken not supporting exhaust

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,007 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,591 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 75,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,413 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,257 miles

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

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

n/s outersill damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 32,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,070 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front wheel damaged/bent on outer rim

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 ZVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV53 ZVU, 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 GV53 ZVU registered?

GV53 ZVU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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