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DG54 DHE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,892 miles

steering shaft to column play-rack play-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

wishbone bushes perished

x2 headlamps slight movement-child seats fitted to rear unable to check seatbelts properly

Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,892 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure passenger sunviser staying down (8.1.1)

steering shaft to column play-rack play-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

wishbone bushes perished

x2 headlamps slight movement-child seats fitted to rear unable to check seatbelts properly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,425 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,479 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2011 56,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,128 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 30,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all tyres wearing on edges

n/s tyre flat

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,852 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

n/s tyre flat

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,765 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 26,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG54 DHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DG54 DHE, 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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DG54 DHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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