MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes and both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge badly worn/devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes and both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front brake caliper spring clips missing
both rear brake caliper spring clips missing
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread advise change
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced advise change (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack boot (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread advise change
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced advise change (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER TREAD
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACK (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACK (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal RACK BOOT (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER TREAD
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACK (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACK (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ54 XLR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EJ54 XLR, 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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EJ54 XLR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2004.
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