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DU54 GSZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 115,484 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of both lenses deterioration.No pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of the lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,778 miles

ENG OIL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2019 111,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid the washer jet is to low (3.5 (a))

ENG OIL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,005 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,437 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush is deteriorated and has play

Fail 9 Jul 2016 98,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner bald - rec. alignment check (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush is deteriorated and has play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,814 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,814 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,045 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,740 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,699 miles

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

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

front discs wearing thin

signs of power steering leakage

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,751 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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DU54 GSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU54 GSZ, 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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DU54 GSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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