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FG54 HTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 HTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,458 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,117 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 106,117 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,649 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,567 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 42,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,468 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FG54 HTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG54 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG54 HTU registered?

FG54 HTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FG54 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 HTU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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