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DA54 USJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,833 mi
Last recorded168,833 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 168,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

bottom of wing corroded on both side

Pass 10 Mar 2020 157,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,997 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 118,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn and both have nails in them

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,356 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn rear pads and discs worn under body cover loose

Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn rear pads and discs worn under body cover loose

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,002 miles

exhaust corroding

wipers smearing/ juddering

Fail 12 Oct 2012 78,878 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)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroding

wipers smearing/ juddering

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,308 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,211 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,945 miles

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

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre perishing

p.a.s fluid below minimum

Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre perishing

p.a.s fluid below minimum

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,709 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,912 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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DA54 USJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA54 USJ, 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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DA54 USJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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