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DF53 VFC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 104,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2016 98,348 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses frosted / deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 98,348 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fouling wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both headlamp lenses frosted / deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,173 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 80,189 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,783 miles

nearside windscreen washer jet not working

windscreen wiper blades perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside windscreen washer jet not working

windscreen wiper blades perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 65,171 miles

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

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

Airbag light on.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,149 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,647 miles

airbag light on

limited check to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

slight noise from fan belt area

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,919 miles

air bag light on

air conditioning compressor noisey

limited check to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

air conditioning compressor noisey

both front tyres worn to 2mm

limited check to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,718 miles

fan motor sounds noisey inside car

front brake discs worn/corroded

imbalance on front foot brake

limited check on n/s/r seat belt (child seat fitted)

n/s/r tyre punctured through shoulder

Fail 25 Jan 2008 37,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fan motor sounds noisey inside car

front brake discs worn/corroded

imbalance on front foot brake

limited check on n/s/r seat belt (child seat fitted)

n/s/r tyre punctured through shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,917 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r door scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

unable to test n/s/r seat belt(seat removed)

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 VFC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

DF53 VFC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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