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MA54 DKO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,725 mi
Last recorded149,725 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 DKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,725 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil around engine

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Mar 2019 148,644 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside engine mount rubber slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,291 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

parking brake effort 16%

Fail 27 Feb 2018 123,277 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing thin.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,806 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

parking brake effort 17%.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 106,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,114 miles

both front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit,with nail in tread.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,309 miles

both front discs corroded and grooved on inner face

o/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs corroded and grooved on inner face

o/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,198 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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MA54 DKO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA54 DKO, 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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MA54 DKO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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