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GX05 BKE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,584 mi
Last recorded118,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 118,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 109,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,207 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,980 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,695 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,463 miles

Dampness around fuel filter

Headlmap lenses deteriorated

Nearside tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,840 miles

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

engine undertray and front subframe damp - possible fluid leak but not visible at time of test

offside front tyre perished and wearing low inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,828 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing low inner edge

engine undertray and front subframe damp - possible fluid leak but not visible at time of test

offside front tyre perished and wearing low inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre low on air

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,201 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,055 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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GX05 BKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 GX05 BKE, 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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GX05 BKE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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