MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Both front suspension strut legs/shock absorbers are damp with oil
Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are badly worn and causing the tyres to wear excessively on the inside edges
Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly misting but the images are good
Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
Part of the n/s/f wing plastic liner has snapped off but it is secure
The n/s windscreen wiper arm plastic cover is missing
The o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are 2.5mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/f and o/s/r is 4mm (o/s/r is perished)
There are various slight engine oil and induction leaks
There is various slight bodywork damage
There is various slight underbody and component corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front suspension strut legs/shock absorbers are damp with oil
Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are badly worn and causing the tyres to wear excessively on the inside edges
Both headlamp plastic covers are slightly misting but the images are good
Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
Part of the n/s/f wing plastic liner has snapped off but it is secure
The front brake pads are over half worn
The n/s windscreen wiper arm plastic cover is missing
The o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths are 2.5mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/f and o/s/r is 4mm (o/s/r is perished)
There are various slight engine oil and induction leaks
There is various slight bodywork damage
There is various slight underbody and component corrosion
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front suspension arm rear bushes split/perished
N/s wiper arm plastic cover missing
O/s/f shock absorber damp with oil
Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Slight leak from the exhaust front pipe joint
Under body dry/corroded
Various body and bumper damage
Various engine slight oil leaks
Various stone chips in the windscreen
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, o/s/r 4mm. legal minimum limit is 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc holder (8.3.1e)
Front and rear washer pumps working the wrong way round
Front suspension arm rear bushes split/perished
N/s wiper arm plastic cover missing
O/s/f shock absorber damp with oil
O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Plastic under tray insecure
Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Rear wiper blade split
Secondary bonnet catch badly worn
Slight leak from the exhaust front pipe joint
Turbo hose insecure
Under body dry/corroded
Various body and bumper damage
Various engine slight oil leaks
Various stone chips in the windscreen
Engine tray damaged
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
dust cover on N/S/R shock deteiorated
Engine tray damaged
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge
dust cover on N/S/R shock deteiorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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HD04 MLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HD04 MLZ, 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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HD04 MLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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