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DC53 HFW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,192 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 20 Aug 2013 88,990 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,754 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2012 85,754 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,853 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,271 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 HFW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

Is DC53 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 HFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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