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DE54 GKD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,736 mi
Last recorded115,736 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,736 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,655 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,726 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 106,614 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 106,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,623 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 102,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure x2

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,280 miles

Exhaust Hanger Corroded & Broke At Tail Pipe

Middle Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure X2

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Edges & Slight Cracks Developing In Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Filter Corroded (in need of changing)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Badly To Ply On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Hanger Corroded & Broke At Tail Pipe

Middle Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure X2

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Edges & Slight Cracks Developing In Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Filter Corroded (in need of changing)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 93,415 miles

Rear (BOTH) coil springs corroded

slight oil leak possible sump seal

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet key lock faulty (8.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5mm & worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet key lock faulty (8.4.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5mm & worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,892 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil level on min

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,261 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,331 miles

oil leak from oil filter

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,040 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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DE54 GKD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE54 GKD, 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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DE54 GKD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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