MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil level
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge of tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre heat shield loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear shock absorber showing signs of leaking and feels weak - recommend new
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front wiper blades smearing slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover and under trays fitted
offside front tyre devoid of tread on the edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW53 UNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BW53 UNJ, 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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BW53 UNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 February 2004.
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