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DG54 NXP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,494 mi
Last recorded157,494 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 157,494 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 152,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 141,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 139,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,019 miles

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

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

engine mil staying on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,890 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 108,065 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 98,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 88,655 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,247 miles

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 NXP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXP, 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 DG54 NXP registered?

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

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