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DC53 GVZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,957 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 94,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside head light patten poor lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn on inner face

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,122 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn on inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,647 miles

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

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 GVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

DC53 GVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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