MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre low on edges
offside front tyre low on edges
nearside windscreen washer jet not working
windscreen wiper blades perishing
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DF53 VFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 VFC shows 18 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.
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