MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti slip device worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Damage around vehicle
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Item removed from drivers view prior to test
N/S/F and n/s/r tyres split between tread
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leals
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Damage around vehicle
Brake pedal anti slip device worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front tyres worn on inner edges and split between tread
Item removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leals
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres split between tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
damage to n/s/r
front service brakes show an imbalance
hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked
n/s/f tyre shows inner edge wear
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
damage to n/s/r
front service brakes show an imbalance
hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked
n/s/f tyre shows inner edge wear
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage on n/s/r wing and bumper / scratches around vehicle
Damage on o/s/f tyre wall / tyre worn on inner edge [ 1;6 mm]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
N/S headlamp pattern weak [ lense cover deteriorating]
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Washer bottle top broken
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage on n/s/r wing and bumper / scratches around vehicle
Damage on o/s/f tyre wall / tyre worn on inner edge [ 1;6 mm]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
N/S headlamp pattern weak [ lense cover deteriorating]
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Washer bottle top broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Damage on n/s/r wing
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
O/S/R Shock absorber cover insecure
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Washer bottle cap missing
An item not tested (Manual)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Damage on n/s/r wing
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Nail in nearside front tyre
O/S/R Shock absorber cover insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Washer bottle cap missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroding
front brake performance uneven
front number plate damaged
inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle
n/s/r wheel-rim damaged on inner and outer bead areas
rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN54 VBY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 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 EN54 VBY, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EN54 VBY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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