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GU54 DFG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 116,458 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,006 miles

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,139 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 96,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,354 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,398 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EML illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust emissions close to maximum limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,595 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GU54 DFG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU54 DFG, 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 GU54 DFG registered?

GU54 DFG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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