MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
coolant level low
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
coolant level low
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)
HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both rear tyres low on tread.
n/s/f bottom arm bush starting to split
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
advise slight oil leak on engine
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MW55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 MW55 VBA, 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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MW55 VBA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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