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PK54 GVZ

2004 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,253 mi
Last recorded88,253 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford C-max77,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 83,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,641 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,347 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,214 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,927 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 65,927 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 45,053 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,254 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 34,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 29,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,064 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,650 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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PK54 GVZ is a 2004 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,575 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK54 GVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK54 GVZ registered?

PK54 GVZ is a 2004 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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