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DK54 VXU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,545 mi
Last recorded187,545 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 187,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plus not secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield not secure

Spare tyre defective down to wire ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 172,190 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underseal used on suspension components front and rear

Fail 3 Jul 2018 172,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underseal used on suspension components front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,976 miles

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Rear suspension arms corroding.

corrosion on front sub frame.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 151,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

Rear suspension arms corroding.

corrosion on front sub frame.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,490 miles

front subframe corroding.

play in n/s/f shock absorber .

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,113 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect +offside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front subframe corroding.

play in n/s/f shock absorber .

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,729 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 30 May 2014 99,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 99,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,442 miles

all 4 brake discs scored

Fail 29 May 2012 81,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs scored

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,473 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 3 Jun 2010 54,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,795 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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DK54 VXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK54 VXU, 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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DK54 VXU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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