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GX04 VSG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,563 miles

headlight image deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm visibility restricted (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 46,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,278 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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GX04 VSG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX04 VSG, 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 GX04 VSG registered?

GX04 VSG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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