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DY54 OZV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 OZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 155,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front torear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 155,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front torear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,460 miles

Both headlights need cleaning

Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,767 miles

Front Tyres wearinginner edge

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 150,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearinginner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,441 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 136,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,312 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,308 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,456 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 116,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 116,035 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 104,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,597 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner edge

exhaust heat shield insecure centre and rear

Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,597 miles

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

both front tyres are bald on the inner edge

exhaust heat shield insecure centre and rear

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,875 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,679 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,242 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,318 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 OZV 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 DY54 OZV, 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 OZV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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