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DG54 DGE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,823 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,564 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,243 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,373 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,462 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,610 miles

front nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,461 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,598 miles

brake pads to be checked all round.

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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DG54 DGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG54 DGE, 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 DG54 DGE registered?

DG54 DGE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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