MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and under sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
offside front lower wing corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front lower wing corroded not in prescribed area
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front lower wing corroded not in prescribed area
under body showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front brake discs inner face deteriorated
Heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked along tread
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front wing corroded
Offside rear reflector damaged
Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment
Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside and offside rear tyres worn and cracking along tread
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside sill corroded
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside and offside rear tyres worn and cracking along tread
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside sill corroded
Rear brake worn
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front wheel bearing rough
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front cracks in tyre
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cracks in tyre
Offside Rear cracks in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front cracks in tyre
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cracks in tyre
Offside Rear cracks in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear cracks in tyre
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear cracks in tyre
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
faint headlight pattern s
front exhaust brackets detached
number plates deteriorating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
faint headlight pattern s
front exhaust brackets detached
number plates deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
noise from rear suspension area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wishbone rear bushes slight play
front number plate deteriorating
osr tyre worn inner tread
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate deteriorating
osr tyre worn inner tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate deteriorating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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DN53 UJT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 DN53 UJT, 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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DN53 UJT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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