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DG54 TLK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,140 mi
Last recorded107,140 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 107,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 94,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,325 miles

advise condition of front number plate

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise condition of front number plate

Pass 2 May 2019 70,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,779 miles

advise corrosion to the offside front coil spring

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion to the offside front coil spring

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,171 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,169 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour osf white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image on osf (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image on nsf (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 53,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs obscurred by rear suspension arms

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2015 53,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs obscurred by rear suspension arms

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2014 46,875 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R

Pass 17 Mar 2013 41,447 miles

chips in screen

front pads look low

rear pads look low

various marks on body work

Pass 11 Mar 2012 34,362 miles

kerb damage to wheel trims

n s f tyre worn to 1.6mm

o s f tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Mar 2011 25,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n s f inner c v boot wet with grease. damage to body work

Pass 20 Mar 2011 25,788 miles

n s f inner c v boot wet with grease. damage to body work

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,036 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front washer jet blocked on one side

rear pads appear to be getting low(furthur inspection required)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,918 miles

baby seat fitted to o/s/r

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

front indicator bulbs starting to go white

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,762 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
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DG54 TLK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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