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DU54 MJF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,256 mi
Last recorded151,256 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrossion on suspension componets

Fail 27 Nov 2020 151,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension componets

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,505 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 115,067 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,906 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front sill slightly damaged and starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front sill slightly damaged and starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,122 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both headlight lenses require attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,622 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,848 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 58,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres have worn unevenly on inner treads

Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DU54 MJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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