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DC53 BBK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,472 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,344 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,374 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape slight play in o/s/r lower arm bush

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,211 miles

nearside & offside rear wheel trims missing

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside & offside rear wheel trims missing

Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,226 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,226 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,955 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread 195/65x15

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,954 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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DC53 BBK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC53 BBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 BBK registered?

DC53 BBK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 BBK safe to buy?

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