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DG54 UTL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,255 mi
Last recorded129,255 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 UTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,255 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 129,255 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,548 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front reg plate discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2020 124,548 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front reg plate discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,499 miles

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

both headlamp misty

front reg plate deterioted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 114,486 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bishes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamp misty

front reg plate deterioted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,538 miles

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

both front headlamps misty

Fail 19 Feb 2018 106,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calipier (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front headlamps misty

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,022 miles

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,627 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flexy joint starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2007 42,629 miles

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

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 UTL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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