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FM53 DKL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,907 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,315 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,824 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Offside Rear bump stop has deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,745 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Off side rear bump stop has deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,054 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,585 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Off side front tyre punctured

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,639 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,184 miles

rerar no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,829 miles

an aircon pipe is fractured. near engine sump.

rear pads getting low.

rear plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

an aircon pipe is fractured. near engine sump.

rear pads getting low.

rear plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,387 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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FM53 DKL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM53 DKL, 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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FM53 DKL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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