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DS53 EVG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,726 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Failed on all tests, very Smokey. (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,856 miles

Both Front Headlamps Misted Making It Difficult To See Beam Pattern

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both Front Headlamps Misted Making It Difficult To See Beam Pattern

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,912 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,721 miles

Both front headlamps misted slightly making it difficult to see beam patern

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,940 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,935 miles

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

headlight patterns poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,584 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)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DS53 EVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DS53 EVG, 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 DS53 EVG registered?

DS53 EVG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 February 2004.

Is DS53 EVG safe to buy?

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