MOT Status
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135,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Radiator inforcer corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaks
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Illigal bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Radiator inforcer corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaks
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak Coolant Leak Present Down O/S Of Engine ()
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F Inner CV Boot Twisted/Deformed But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Mid Section Heat Shield Damaged And Insecure
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive G/box Oil Leak Present Around O/S/F Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Has Large Cut Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coolant leak Coolant Leak Present Down O/S Of Engine ()
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F Inner CV Boot Twisted/Deformed But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Mid Section Heat Shield Damaged And Insecure
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive G/box Oil Leak Present Around O/S/F Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Low With Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cracked on tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
under trays obscuring view
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tail gatedampers ineffective
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tail gatedampers ineffective
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/r tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/r tyre outer edge worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUI 6997 is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 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 RUI 6997, 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 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RUI 6997 is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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