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DC53 GWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 GWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,303 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,588 miles

general oil leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating

both front inner brake disc faces corroded

both rear handbrake cable ends corroded

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorating

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,936 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,813 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,813 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,024 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r begining to corode at hand brake cable end that goes into brake calipers

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

very slight play in right hand rear link

Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,973 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,070 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 GWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

DC53 GWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 GWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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