MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Slight oil leak
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Movement in nearside rear trailing arm bush (MARGINAL PASS)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Slight oil leak
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Play in both rear anti-roll bar links
Slight play in nearside steering rack end
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
Play in both rear anti-roll bar links
Slight play in nearside steering rack end
front tyres wearing close to legal limit
offside rear tye perished - very close to legal limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust mount broken
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edges
coolant below minimum
inside of front discs have heat spots
nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush has movement (MARGINAL PASS)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush has movement (MARGINAL PASS)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in both rear anti roll drop links
Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Front brake discs deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear and centre/rear exhaust mounts corroded
Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Front brake discs deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear and centre/rear exhaust mounts corroded
Rear brake pads wearing very thin
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres worn on inside edge o/s/f close to limit
front brake pads low
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FT53 ETZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FT53 ETZ, 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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FT53 ETZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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