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GF54 HFE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 134,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

boot full not allowing full access

Fail 15 May 2014 134,662 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

boot full not allowing full access

Pass 21 May 2013 127,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2013 127,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant

Pass 21 May 2012 119,160 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 109,659 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 109,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2010 99,638 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 99,638 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 88,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,918 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 58,918 miles

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

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

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

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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GF54 HFE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF54 HFE, 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 GF54 HFE registered?

GF54 HFE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is GF54 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 HFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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