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DF53 NRJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 116,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake service

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,418 miles

Inside edges of front discs slightly worn and pitted. Slight imbalance registered during roller test.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,656 miles

plastic coating of brake pipes underside of vehicle damaged

unable to fully check rear wheel bearings due to electronic handbrake operation and ABS fitted to vehicle

o.s.f tyre worn very close to legal limits & worn out on inner edge ( REPLACE A.S.A.P )

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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DF53 NRJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF53 NRJ, 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 DF53 NRJ registered?

DF53 NRJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is DF53 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 NRJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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