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DN04 DHU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,337 mi
Last recorded135,337 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 DHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 135,337 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,259 miles

Headlight patterns poor, tarnished lens

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,881 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,480 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Fail 25 Nov 2015 112,480 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,165 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,534 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,964 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,130 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,608 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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DN04 DHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DHU, 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 DN04 DHU registered?

DN04 DHU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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