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DE54 UZT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 154,312 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 149,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 145,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 142,331 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 142,259 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,803 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 139,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,548 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 132,740 miles

total epb message displayed. h/brake unaffected.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

total epb message displayed. h/brake unaffected.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,689 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,238 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,841 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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DE54 UZT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE54 UZT, 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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DE54 UZT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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