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DC53 BDX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,548 mi
Last recorded123,548 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light staying on

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

eml on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear body damage

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear exhaust support hanger broken

Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,040 miles

engine light

Fail 2 Jun 2012 112,040 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light

Pass 16 May 2011 103,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,480 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 89,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 71,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,695 miles

Both front tyre scrubbing on inner edges

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DC53 BDX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

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

Is DC53 BDX safe to buy?

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