MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light inop
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light inop
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light inop
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor won't stay stored up (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top mounting bearing noisy
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK04 XBS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AK04 XBS, 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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AK04 XBS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2004.
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