MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing proper inspection of steering, suspension components.
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing proper inspection of steering, suspension components.
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring lower extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)
Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is slightly worn (2.4G.2)
Offside Rear suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.93 mm (4.1E.1)
The smoke opacity is operating close to the legal limit at 2.90 1/m (7.4B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.63 1/m after 6 acceleration runs (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect see also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect see also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from the interior mirror and sat nav holder secured to swept area (high position) (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring lower extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)
Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is slightly worn (2.4G.2)
Offside Rear suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.93 mm (4.1E.1)
(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommations where the brakes are either ready for service,or requires topping up
(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is close to the minimum requirements at 17%,indicating that service is required
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.4B.1)The instrument display temperature gauge is unstable in its operation and cannot be relied upon for correct engine temperature assessment
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen swept area should not be fitted for legal reasons
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommations where the brakes are either ready for service,or requires topping up
(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is close to the minimum requirements at 17%,indicating that service is required
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.4B.1)The instrument display temperature gauge is unstable in its operation and cannot be relied upon for correct engine temperature assessment
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior windscreen swept area should not be fitted for legal reasons
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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ML54 VXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 ML54 VXE, 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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ML54 VXE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2004.
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