MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
osr tyre worn below limit on edge but tyre is step tread
play noted to ns ball joint
play noted to rear drop links
rear tyres close to limit
wear noted to osf suspension bush
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
play noted to ns ball joint
play noted to rear drop links
rear tyres close to limit
wear noted to osf suspension bush
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front door check strap loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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MA53 UCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 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 MA53 UCZ, 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 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MA53 UCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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