MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heat shield loose
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust heat shield loose
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)
Near side headlamp poor beam pattern
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior mirror missing
n/s/r tyre on limit
o/s/r tyre close to limit
slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner s/arm bushes
surface corrosion to some suspension parts
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior mirror missing
n/s/r tyre on limit
o/s/r tyre close to limit
slight wear o/s and n/s/f inner s/arm bushes
surface corrosion to some suspension parts
both headlight lens faded
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both headlight lens faded
Centre exhaust heat sheild adrift
Nearside regestration lamp contaminated and dim output
Offside regestrstion lamp contaminated and dim output
Oil leak from Offside driveshaft seal
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust heatsheild adrift and vibrating
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre exhaust heat sheild adrift
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside regestration lamp contaminated and dim output
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside regestrstion lamp contaminated and dim output
Oil leak from Offside driveshaft seal
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust heatsheild adrift and vibrating
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
both front headlamps have gone dull
chips in screen
number plate lamps poor
slight play in both rear links
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake discs in poor condition
Fuel filler flap broken at hinge
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front and rear brake discs in poor condition (worn and corroded)
Fuel filler flap broken at hinge
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CJ53 AYL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 CJ53 AYL, 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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CJ53 AYL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 February 2004.
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