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EN53 DVR

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,377 mi
Last recorded160,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 160,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 151,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 147,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,622 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn and starting to unbond.

damage to outer sills and front bumper.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 105,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,436 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 120,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 120,620 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 94,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 76,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing inside edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,927 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge.

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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EN53 DVR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EN53 DVR, 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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EN53 DVR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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