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HG54 ETO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,437 mi
Last recorded165,437 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 165,437 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame and adjoining suspension component surface rust

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre showing signs of being driven on flat

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,492 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,459 miles

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

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,160 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover insecure

washers misaligned

Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover insecure

washers misaligned

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,993 miles

Both rear tyres have slight edge wear

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is very corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,755 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger very corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,333 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight glasses detirorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,262 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight glasses detirorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,073 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,554 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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HG54 ETO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black 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 HG54 ETO, 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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HG54 ETO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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