MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
headlamp images becoming poor
n/s/r brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with 3x nails in tread
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
headlamp images becoming poor
n/s/r brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with 3x nails in tread
Nearside Front tyre pressure low
Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn
Offside Rear shocker misting of oil
both headlamp images poor
clutch worn
Nearside Front tyre pressure low
Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear shocker misting of oil
both headlamp images poor
clutch worn
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
exhaust flexi pipe worn
headlamp images becoming poor
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Front 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)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
exhaust flexi pipe worn
headlamp images becoming poor
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o,s,f fog lamp lens broken
very slight oil leak from o,s driveshaft seal
Offside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres bald on edges
both front tyres bald on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r tyre is very soft and worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r tyre is very soft and worn on edges
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 MHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EX53 MHK, 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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EX53 MHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 February 2004.
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