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DS04 HLX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,968 mi
Last recorded134,968 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,481 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,481 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 122,397 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 116,165 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 116,143 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 110,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,560 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,306 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,966 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS04 HLX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS04 HLX, 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 DS04 HLX registered?

DS04 HLX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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