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GV53 ZXD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,707 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 10 Feb 2016 110,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

wiper blades smearing screen

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights have a product on lens but not affecting beam pattern yet

Fail 30 Jan 2015 99,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights have a product on lens but not affecting beam pattern yet

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavy perished but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,359 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,245 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread

rear number plate water marked

Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,646 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 40,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,077 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 30,077 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GV53 ZXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

GV53 ZXD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GV53 ZXD safe to buy?

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