MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges close to cords advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW. ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
dipstick missing
front number plate cracked
headlamp aims slightly deteriorated due to plastic lenses
n/s/r tyre on 3mm and bald on inner
rear number plate delaminated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
dipstick missing
front number plate cracked
headlamp aims slightly deteriorated due to plastic lenses
n/s/r tyre on 3mm and bald on inner
rear number plate delaminated
engine undertray loose
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
engine undertray loose
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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ET53 UCA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2004.
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