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AG53 DKA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 125,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear cradles and suspension arms showing signs of corrosion not holed at test

Fail 5 Mar 2024 122,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear cradles and suspension arms showing signs of corrosion not holed at test

Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened not holed at test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both cradles showing signs of corrosion no holes at test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car in general showing signs of corrosion no holes at test

Fail 27 Feb 2023 119,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened not holed at test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both cradles showing signs of corrosion no holes at test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car in general showing signs of corrosion no holes at test

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,310 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,383 miles

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

o/sf wing bottom edge corroded

o/sr whishbone corroded

rear heat shields loose

slight play on o/sf hub

Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/sf wing bottom edge corroded

o/sr whishbone corroded

rear heat shields loose

slight play on o/sf hub

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,508 miles

o/sf wing corroded on lower fixing

Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/sf wing corroded on lower fixing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,801 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,009 miles

bottom o/sf wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,574 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v firestone (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v firestone (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,827 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,399 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,245 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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AG53 DKA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AG53 DKA, 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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AG53 DKA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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