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GD53 RDU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 100,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 100,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,857 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Excessively Corroded

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 95,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Excessively Corroded

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,058 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,383 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and blistering (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,164 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,953 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,393 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,952 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,659 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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GD53 RDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc 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 GD53 RDU, 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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GD53 RDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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