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DC04 HFY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,652 mi
Last recorded126,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 126,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 123,758 miles

Head light lenses slightly opaque

Rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,101 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,097 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 109,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 95,293 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 95,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,410 miles

Offside steering rack gaitor detiorated

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,474 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,474 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,247 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,267 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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DC04 HFY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DC04 HFY, 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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What year was DC04 HFY registered?

DC04 HFY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DC04 HFY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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