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DS04 XSP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,595 mi
Last recorded179,595 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 179,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak and oil light on ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 179,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak and oil light on ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 167,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Aug 2016 167,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall worn on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 155,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side and off side rear tyres inner treads wear

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 141,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,583 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 15 Oct 2009 117,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,325 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 XSP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS04 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 XSP registered?

DS04 XSP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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