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GU54 DDJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,213 mi
Last recorded139,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 139,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,533 miles

Both front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

Wipers slow on operation but still clear windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,246 miles

Bonnet latch in poor condition

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion appearing to rear subframe and suspension componants

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 116,382 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable to open (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,650 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush in poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wishbone bush in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wishbone bush in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Tyre bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worm on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,702 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed unable to open bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worm on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,109 miles

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from front flexible section

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,479 miles

Both front wishbone inner bushes deteriating

Fail 23 Jul 2015 98,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front wishbone inner bushes deteriating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,153 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,153 miles

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

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

Both beam patterns faded.Both front tyres worn slightly inner tread areas.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,538 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.Both beam patterns slightly faded.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,037 miles

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

all brake disc's pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,037 miles

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

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

all brake disc's pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,279 miles

1) o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges 2) rear number plate deteriorated just acceptable 3) wheel trims fitted cannot see brakes condition

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,549 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,392 miles

osf tyre tread low.

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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GU54 DDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU54 DDJ, 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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GU54 DDJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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