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GV54 ZTE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,308 mi
Last recorded137,308 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 137,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 137,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine burning oil/smoking,slow to rev,breather pipe prior cable tied joint detached

front exhaust flexi blowing

front suspension arms rear bushes worn/split/play

front+rear wheels different types

n/s handbrake poor effort

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/r lower spring possible fracture(not clearly visible)

power steering feels poor

rear shock cover detached

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertray loose

offside front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,507 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

slight play in the steering.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

slight play in the steering.

Pass 15 May 2010 58,221 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,326 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 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTE, 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 GV54 ZTE registered?

GV54 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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