MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlight lens sun affected but cut off still visible.
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer metal brake pipe slightly corroded and greased
Rear sub frame and suspension parts arms etc corroded but not excessive.
both headlight lenses sun affected but cut off etc still visible.
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank and by flexy but covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre wall rubber cracking and inner edge stepped a bit
Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic trim loose
Nearside traces of steering rack leaking a bit of oil from gaiter
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer sill rusty
Offside wiper blade split at ends
both front tyres rubber cracking outer walls
both headlamps dip beam patterns very poor on limit
exhaust front pipe flexy outer cover split
rear sub-frame rusty
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front and n/s/r suspension coil springs corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front and n/s/r suspension coil springs corroding
Both rear and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Observation only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DS53 EVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DS53 EVF, 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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DS53 EVF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2004.
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