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DG53 VOH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 119,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 119,872 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 113,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 113,049 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,824 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,714 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perished back tyres close to limit on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,710 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perished back tyres close to limit on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre caps fitted

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle emits a little white smoke

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,135 miles

all brake discs worn

centre caps

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,135 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

centre caps

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,319 miles

front pads slightly worn

lower covers fitted and centre caps fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

lower covers fitted concealing components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,809 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

lower covers fitted concealing components

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,243 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

one jet on each washer inop

under trays and centre caps fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,511 miles

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

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

lower engine covers fitted concealing components

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,358 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,358 miles

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

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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DG53 VOH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG53 VOH, 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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DG53 VOH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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