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MW04 GKV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 GKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,096 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 114,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 108,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,824 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,432 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,363 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)

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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MW04 GKV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW04 GKV, 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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MW04 GKV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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