MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted
Offside coil spring corroded and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
nail in n/s/f tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rear tail pipe support bracket showing signs of heavy corrosion
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rear tail pipe support bracket showing signs of heavy corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres shouldered off on inner edges
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres shouldered off on inner edges
rear exhaust heatshield insecure [requires attention]
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to deterioate
Front brake pads worn low
Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
Offside headlamp beam image poor
Rear number plate delaminating, poor condition, border line pass
Front and rear brake pads worn low
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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GV53 DXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV53 DXW, 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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What year was GV53 DXW registered?
GV53 DXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is GV53 DXW safe to buy?
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