MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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various suspension components corroded
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
various suspension components corroded
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
various suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Aux belt deteriorated
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust hangers deteriorated
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat
both headlights frosted but can just see image.
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat
both headlights frosted but can just see image.
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)
child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats
headlamp lenses both misty
n/s/f wheel buckled
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats
headlamp lenses both misty
n/s/f wheel buckled
oil leak
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front brake discs rusty on inner edges but not affecting efficiency or balance/n/s/f brake pad looks low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f brake disc scored & rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres running less than 20 psi, now corrected
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres running less than 20 psi, now corrected
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FV54 EBO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 FV54 EBO, 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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FV54 EBO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2004.
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