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DS53 EVF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,022 mi
Last recorded104,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,645 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,334 miles

Offside Front headlight lens sun affected but cut off still visible.

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer metal brake pipe slightly corroded and greased

Rear sub frame and suspension parts arms etc corroded but not excessive.

both headlight lenses sun affected but cut off etc still visible.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank and by flexy but covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall rubber cracking and inner edge stepped a bit

Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic trim loose

Nearside traces of steering rack leaking a bit of oil from gaiter

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside wiper blade split at ends

both front tyres rubber cracking outer walls

both headlamps dip beam patterns very poor on limit

exhaust front pipe flexy outer cover split

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,603 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and n/s/r suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and n/s/r suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,620 miles

Both rear and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroding

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

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

Observation only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,501 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,500 miles

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

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,482 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,482 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,916 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,413 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,429 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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DS53 EVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS53 EVF, 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 DS53 EVF registered?

DS53 EVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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