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DY54 BWA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,326 mi
Last recorded134,326 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 BWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,326 miles

Parking brake only just met limits

Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,324 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limits

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,351 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,881 miles

crack outside sweep

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pads at about 3mm

corrosion starting both sills and bottom of front wings

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,317 miles

both headlamp lens poor

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,896 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,213 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 84,912 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 72,567 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,863 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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DY54 BWA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY54 BWA, 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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DY54 BWA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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