MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bolt missing from Exhaust front pipe to turbo
Chips in windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bolt missing from Exhaust front pipe to turbo
Chips in windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drivers seat unable to fold forwards
Exhaust front pipe to turbo bolt missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat unable to fold forwards
Exhaust front pipe to turbo bolt missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front 2.5mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyres worn on inner edge.
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyres worn on inner edge.
Rear Heat shield loose.
Exhaust heat sheild slighly insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre going out of shape
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre going out of shape
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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CB04 LAM is a 2008 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB04 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CB04 LAM is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2008.
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