MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Light Lens damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust silencer hanger broken
screw in o/s/r Tyre
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3d lettering on both number plates
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3d lettering on both number plates
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f on 2mm.
rear brake discs very lipped and corroded.
rear bump stops split.
rear coil springs corroded.
slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link.
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f on 2mm.
rear brake discs very lipped and corroded.
rear bump stops split.
rear coil springs corroded.
slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link.
offside rear wheel bearing noisy
rear brake discs show signs of overheating
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear wheel bearing noisy
rear brake discs show signs of overheating
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake disc are slightly corrode on the inside
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front inner disks worn
front tyres inner edge 2mm
nsf tyre has cut not vreaching cords
rear disks worn slightly
FRONT DISCS CORRODED INSIDE EDGE
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
car has a tow bar fitted
front wipers slightly smiery
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
car has a tow bar fitted
front wipers slightly smiery
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front wipers slightly smiery
nearside front tyre low on inner edge
nearside rear tyre has a small cut in it
offside rear tyre low inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL55 AVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 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 FL55 AVE, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FL55 AVE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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