MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet lock in poor condition
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet lock in poor condition
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Airbag warning light lit
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)
airbag light illuminated
the front airbags have been deployed
the offside outer sill is distorted but not considered excessive
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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)
airbag light illuminated
the front airbags have been deployed
the offside outer sill is distorted but not considered excessive
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front airbags been deployed
both front pretensoners have been deployed
no cooling fan fitted
vehicle has had impact damage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
airbag lamp illuminated
nearside and offside rear accident damage
nearside front airbag deployed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
airbag lamp illuminated
nearside and offside rear accident damage
nearside front airbag deployed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET03 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 ET03 OVW, 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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ET03 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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