MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML on)(engine misfiring
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal has excessively high biting point
corrosion in general to exhaust system
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly
EML on)(engine misfiring
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal has excessively high biting point
corrosion in general to exhaust system
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
corrosion in general to exhaust system
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
corrosion in general to exhaust system
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misted lense (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and evenly worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion in general to exhaust system
nearside headlamp pattern poor, but clear enough to see beam image
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion in general to exhaust system
nearside headlamp pattern poor, but clear enough to see beam image
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
poor headlamp pattern to both headlamps
uneven wear to front tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
poor headlamp pattern to both headlamps
uneven wear to front tyres
poor headlight patterns
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
washers could be better
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight accident damage to offside rear quarter panel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
general corrosion to exhaust system
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP54 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 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 AP54 BYL, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AP54 BYL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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