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DC53 BDU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,204 mi
Last recorded84,204 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,496 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,592 miles

Both front headlight lens becoming tarnished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,565 miles

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

Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,565 miles

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

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

Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,619 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,849 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 BDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC53 BDU, 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 DC53 BDU registered?

DC53 BDU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DC53 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 BDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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