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CE54 DKA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding o/s and n/s (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,350 miles

both headlight lenses

e.m light on

front inner pads

handbrake release button

o/s/r drop link

o/s/r tyre inner edge flat spotting

oil leak

rack misting

Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,350 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both headlight lenses

e.m light on

front inner pads

handbrake release button

o/s/r drop link

o/s/r tyre inner edge flat spotting

oil leak

rack misting

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 70,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2012 66,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 66,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2011 61,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,737 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust starting to leak at flexible section.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,737 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust starting to leak at flexible section.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,129 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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CE54 DKA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE54 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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CE54 DKA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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