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DF53 NLX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,801 miles

bonnet hard to open

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,320 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 97,320 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 88,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 75,643 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f disc scored

n/s/f tyre 1mm inner edge

n/s/f wheel rim damage

n/s/r tyre 1mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 1mm inner edge

rear pads 3mm thickness

tracking adjustment required

Pass 6 May 2009 69,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,032 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,500 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DF53 NLX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 NLX, 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 DF53 NLX registered?

DF53 NLX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is DF53 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 NLX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 NLX have outstanding finance?

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