MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% pulling towards nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing shield loose (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
offside mirror assembly cover missing
tailgate intermittant open with latch
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside mirror assembly cover missing
tailgate intermittant open with latch
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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GU04 HXK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 GU04 HXK, 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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GU04 HXK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2004.
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