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DE04 DHM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated/front bracket broken away system still supported

Fail 16 Jul 2022 70,088 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no margin bottom of plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no margin bottom of plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated/front bracket broken away system still supported

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,732 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2021 65,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion on rear suspension parts

Fail 25 Jul 2020 63,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion on rear suspension parts

Pass 18 May 2019 58,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 May 2019 58,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 May 2018 54,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,262 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,562 miles

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Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 17,367 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 13,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 8,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,099 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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DE04 DHM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE04 DHM, 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 DE04 DHM registered?

DE04 DHM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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