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GK53 EFP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,504 mi
Last recorded41,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 EFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 34,956 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 34,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 28,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 15,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 10,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 7,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 526 miles

front tyre treads worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,246 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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GK53 EFP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GK53 EFP, 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 GK53 EFP registered?

GK53 EFP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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