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DS53 EWL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,183 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f top mt noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,787 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat nsr and osr

eml on

osf tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,229 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,513 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 EWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS53 EWL, 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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DS53 EWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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