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DC53 BEY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,492 mi
Last recorded161,492 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 161,492 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 161,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,592 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,402 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 135,400 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 126,796 miles

borth headlight patterns poor

heat shield insecure

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 6 May 2016 126,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

borth headlight patterns poor

heat shield insecure

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 8 May 2015 118,923 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 110,043 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 19 May 2014 110,043 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,730 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,731 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear shocker gaitors deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Unable to check O/S/R seatbelt as there is a child seat fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,024 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,024 miles

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

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 BEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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