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DC53 BDZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

a/c pipe snapped

Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,223 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

a/c pipe snapped

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,094 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 BDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

Is DC53 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 BDZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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