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GU04 RUC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,843 mi
Last recorded34,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 RUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,843 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 33,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,068 miles

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

Rear Lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 26,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,451 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)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish, not yet to mot fail standard

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,859 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,051 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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GU04 RUC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 GU04 RUC, 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 GU04 RUC registered?

GU04 RUC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is GU04 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 RUC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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