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GX04 XAR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,378 mi
Last recorded124,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

vehicle running hot

Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,377 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested no engine oil on the dip stick (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

no engine oil on the dip stick

vehicle running hot

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,654 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush in poor condition with slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar,bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

eml light on

rear tyres starting to wear on edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 116,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush in poor condition with slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar,bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

eml light on

rear tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,534 miles

headlamp patterns just visable

o/s/r disic scord

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

headlamp patterns just visable

o/s/r disic scord

o/s/r foot brake and handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,265 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,491 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,539 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,107 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 XAR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX04 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

GX04 XAR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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