MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter leaking grease clip area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure Also broken (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front engine under tray adrift
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter leaking grease clip area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre out of shape and low tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre out of shape and low tread on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EK04 VOU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EK04 VOU, 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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EK04 VOU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2004.
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