MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated and in poor condition(nearside on limits)
both front shock absorbers/suspension seem a little stiff on bounce test-on limits
both front wheel rims some distortion and on limits
both headlamp beam images poor and on limits-borderline pass
engine management light on indicating system fault
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear lower suspension link arm outer bush deteriorated and in poor condition
nearside rear tyre worn low and on limits-borderline pass
passenger door mirror not very secure
some damage to nearside rear of outer sill
very slight dampness on inside of brake master cylinder inside car-no leaks present at time of test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated and in poor condition(nearside on limits)
both front shock absorbers/suspension seem a little stiff on bounce test-on limits
both front wheel rims some distortion and on limits
both headlamp beam images poor and on limits-borderline pass
engine management light on indicating system fault
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear lower suspension link arm outer bush deteriorated and in poor condition
nearside rear tyre worn low and on limits-borderline pass
passenger door mirror not very secure
some damage to nearside rear of outer sill
very slight dampness on inside of brake master cylinder inside car-no leaks present at time of test
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
dammage to offside outer sill
n/s/r reflector is cracked but ok for mot test
rear number plate discolouring, still legible from required distance at time of test
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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GD53 HYY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GD53 HYY, 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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GD53 HYY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2004.
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