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GD54 HFF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,042 mi
Last recorded149,042 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 HFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 149,042 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside reversing light not working

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Sep 2024 146,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside reversing light not working

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Sep 2023 143,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 136,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 118,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,439 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,244 miles

temporary sealable fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,848 miles

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

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

temporary sealable fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,777 miles

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

engine area oily underneath

rear wiper poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,504 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,504 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,851 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,411 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,717 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,717 miles

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

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

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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GD54 HFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD54 HFF, 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 GD54 HFF registered?

GD54 HFF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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