MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamps have product on the lens, emits a poor pattern
Nearside Front Tyre perished - 205/55/16
Nearside Rear Tyre perished - 205/55/16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut of less than the fail criteria, deep enough to reach the ply or cords - 205/55/16
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 205/55/16
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Doesn't seriously affect the drivers view (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished - 205/55/16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pads wearing thin.
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 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 EF53 WGJ, 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 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EF53 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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