MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front tyre wearing
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine lamp on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine lamp on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 FHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 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 FH53 FHO, 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 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FH53 FHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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