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DU53 CLJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,342 mi
Last recorded171,342 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 171,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 160,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 151,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 151,869 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front wishbones, rear "P" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,275 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s and n/s front headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

under side brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s and n/s front headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

under side brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,393 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front o/s and n/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

slight rotational noise on o/s front wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear door slight damage

slight rotational noise o/s front wheel

small cuts in tread o/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog light inop

n/s rear door slight damage

slight rotational noise o/s front wheel

small cuts in tread o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs worn and corrodded but brake pads still good

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge lumpy

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,573 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,915 miles

Offside Rear 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
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DU53 CLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 CLJ, 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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DU53 CLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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