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GV54 RLY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,115 mi
Last recorded111,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,394 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,394 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,019 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 82,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,146 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 56,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,593 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE PERISHING

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,412 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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GV54 RLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV54 RLY, 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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GV54 RLY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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