MOT Status
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134,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
washers only just reaching the screen - may require adjustment/repair
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose internal rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner 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))
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing adrift.
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.
slight oil leak engine area.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing adrift.
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.
slight oil leak engine area.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corrosion.
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift.
Rear exhaust bracket corroded.
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corrosion.
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift.
Rear exhaust bracket corroded.
Front headlamp lenses poor condition
Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve adrift
corrosion to front brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both inner driveshaft boots leaking grease
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner driveshaft boots leaking grease
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both inner front cv boots leaking grease
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge
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MW54 FOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 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 MW54 FOU, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MW54 FOU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.
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