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DS04 RXM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,678 mi
Last recorded153,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 RXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 153,678 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside door mirror broken

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brakes worn

slight blow from exhaust flexible pipe

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2018 146,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2018 146,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,934 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front door mirror broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 25 Jul 2017 140,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front door mirror broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate light insecure

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,216 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 28 Jul 2016 134,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 125,900 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,231 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,832 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 17 Apr 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,973 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,881 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,049 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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DS04 RXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

DS04 RXM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is DS04 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 RXM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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