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DN53 WTG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,960 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

No oil on dipstick, 2 ltrs added

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,674 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,624 miles

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

rear brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,856 miles

Front sub frame heavy corrosion

Rear sub frame heavy corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Front sub frame heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear sub frame heavy corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise left front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,019 miles

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

both number plate spacing in correct

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs heavely corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,101 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs heavely corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,329 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,518 miles

inner faces of both front b/discs in poor condition

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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DN53 WTG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN53 WTG, 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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DN53 WTG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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