MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
rear suspension slightly corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
rear suspension slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
rear suspension slightly corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount detached (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust heat shield loose
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust heat shield loose
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges
both rear shock absorber casings deteriorated
nearside rear tyre has a feathering effect on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges
both rear shock absorber casings deteriorated
nearside rear tyre has a feathering effect on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear tyre strating to misshape
offside rear tyre strating to misshape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ54 VBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJ54 VBG, 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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HJ54 VBG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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