MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached
All underbody panels starting to corrode
O/S/Rear tyre worn on the inner edge.
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat sheild insecure
o/s/r shockabsorber outer sleave detatched
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamps misted
n/s/r coil spring corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both headlamps misted
engine man light on
n/s/r coil spring corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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MW53 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 MW53 BUV, 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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MW53 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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