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AM53 DJF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 79,409 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,821 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,809 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,483 miles

headlight lenses tarnished

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,380 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 61,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,153 miles

Front tyres worn on insides

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres worn on insides

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,407 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,407 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,415 miles

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

headlamp glasses tarnished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 46,412 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp glasses tarnished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 40,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 40,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,148 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 33,687 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 33,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,872 miles

front brake discs corroded rear brake pads 2mm

Pass 27 May 2010 32,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,333 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,013 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)

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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AM53 DJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AM53 DJF, 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 AM53 DJF registered?

AM53 DJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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