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DN04 DBY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,356 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,779 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,815 miles

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

both rear shockers bump stop perished

front brake discs rusting and worn

nearside number plate light dim

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear shockers bump stop perished

front brake discs rusting and worn

nearside number plate light dim

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear number plate lamps going dull

damage n/s body sill outer

rear tyre n/s uneven wear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,459 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,819 miles

all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate. †front and rear subframes starting to corrode. †handbrake cable starting to corrode

Fail 3 Aug 2007 37,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate. †front and rear subframes starting to corrode. †handbrake cable starting to corrode

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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DN04 DBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN04 DBY, 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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DN04 DBY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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