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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame and adjoining suspension component surface rust
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre showing signs of being driven on flat
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EML Illuminated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover insecure
washers misaligned
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover insecure
washers misaligned
Both rear tyres have slight edge wear
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust hanger is very corroded
Engine management light on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust hanger very corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlight glasses detirorated
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlight glasses detirorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG54 ETO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HG54 ETO, 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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HG54 ETO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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