MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside outer sill damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside outer sill damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 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)
offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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ET53 UBR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ET53 UBR, 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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ET53 UBR is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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