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AG53 DZW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,773 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to offside front wing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to offside front wing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,668 miles

205/55/16 94w xl & 91v

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose and bump stops deteriorated

damage to n/s sill panel

distortion to n/s/f inner wheel rim

headlamp beam images weak and lenses deteriorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 4.5mm, o/s/r 6.5mm

Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

205/55/16 94w xl & 91v

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose and bump stops deteriorated

damage to n/s sill panel

distortion to n/s/f inner wheel rim

headlamp beam images weak and lenses deteriorated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 4.5mm, o/s/r 6.5mm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,024 miles

dents to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 94W and V rated fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,024 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

dents to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 94W and V rated fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 94W XL.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,461 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,832 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting 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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AG53 DZW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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