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HW54 GVJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,785 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,197 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,366 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,419 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,157 miles

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,869 miles

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,571 miles

front brake discs worn pads low advise attention

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn pads low advise attention

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,771 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 46,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,981 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HW54 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HW54 GVJ, 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 HW54 GVJ registered?

HW54 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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