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GU54 LEJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,412 mi
Last recorded174,412 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 174,412 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 174,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 170,811 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 170,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 167,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 162,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 152,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 137,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,066 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,160 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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GU54 LEJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU54 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

GU54 LEJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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