MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps near and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
dashboard displays esp fault
engine has a oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
dashboard displays esp fault
engine has a oil leak
Nail in rear tyre
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nail in rear tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
top of engine caked in carbon
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
top of engine caked in carbon
Nail in rear tyre
near and offside headlamp aim pattern slightly blurred
some smoke emitted during diesel smoke test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in rear tyre
near and offside headlamp aim pattern slightly blurred
some smoke emitted during diesel smoke test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight wear front brake discs
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight wear front brake discs
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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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FB53 KVV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FB53 KVV, 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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What year was FB53 KVV registered?
FB53 KVV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is FB53 KVV safe to buy?
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