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CE54 DKU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,166 mi
Last recorded130,166 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack seal failure (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight power steering leak nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,541 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads 75% worn

slight fluid leak nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2021 122,541 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads 75% worn

slight fluid leak nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2020 118,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 70% worn

slight power steering fluid leak nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 115,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,136 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,729 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,392 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 29 Feb 2012 55,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,024 miles

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

both reare tyres perishing on outside walls

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,629 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 DKU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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