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CK54 DPF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,578 mi
Last recorded160,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 DPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 160,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 160,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 156,248 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 156,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,930 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 shockers weak

Fail 6 Mar 2019 152,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 shockers weak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,132 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 148,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 140,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,961 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel is of steel the rest alloy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has multiple dents/scratches on most pannels

Fail 16 Mar 2016 127,954 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front & rear exhaust brackets broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Wheel is of steel the rest alloy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has multiple dents/scratches on most pannels

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,351 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 57,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 45,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,855 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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CK54 DPF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CK54 DPF, 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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CK54 DPF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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