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DN54 VNG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,835 mi
Last recorded108,835 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise offside and nearside rear floor corroded ok with cat tool

Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise offside and nearside rear floor corroded ok with cat tool

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,968 miles

childseat

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,084 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

no oil showing on dipstick, put one and half liters

Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,191 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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DN54 VNG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN54 VNG, 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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DN54 VNG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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