MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery clamp bar (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy lens (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy lens (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
headlamp aim poor
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
headlamp aim poor
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
**** suspect injector leak ****
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion to some under body components and panels
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
**** suspect injector leak ****
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion to some under body components and panels
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
exhaust front support bracket broken but exhaust supported ok
full under engine tray fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
exhaust front support bracket broken but exhaust supported ok
full under engine tray fitted
Full under tray fitted.
o/s/r child seat fitted.
Full undertray fitted.
n/s/ Rear child seat fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 UHY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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