MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O./S/R Brake disc back plate missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear seats not fitted , rear seat belts not tested
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O./S/R Brake disc back plate missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear seats not fitted , rear seat belts not tested
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake disks slightly worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside tyre slight wear on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MW53 NWH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MW53 NWH, 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 NWH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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