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DA04 NDL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,761 mi
Last recorded145,761 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 NDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 145,761 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 145,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

add engine oil before test

Pass 3 May 2017 129,785 miles

A/C belt worn

Front exhaust flex corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 May 2017 129,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

A/C belt worn

Front exhaust flex corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2016 116,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play wish bone brushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play wish bone brushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 82,816 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,051 miles

n/s headlamp broken across fixing but headlamp aim is ok and is secure when bonnet is closed

Pass 20 May 2011 61,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 53,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,206 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,285 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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DA04 NDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 DA04 NDL, 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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DA04 NDL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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