MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
o/s n/s front wings corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left & right (Both) (4.1.2 (a))
Air condition pipe broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Air condition pipe broken
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
engine oil low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front 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)
bonnet cannot be opened
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet cannot be opened
engine management light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear nail in tyre and inner shoulder worn smooth. Recommended change of tyre as soon as possible
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component underside on steering rack (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml on
engine oil low
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing unevenly
The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.
The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
The engine light is on.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.
The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking.
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play in the n/s front wheel.
The exhaust heat shield is damaged.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play in the n/s front wheel.
The exhaust heat shield is damaged.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front disc and pads low
The air bag light is on.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
The air bag light is on.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
An A/C pipe is broken.
The middle exhaust heat sheild is broken.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN53 HWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 EN53 HWV, 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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EN53 HWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2004.
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