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S28 MLF

2020 Ford Focus C-max

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 MLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 73,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,222 miles

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

Rear subframe slight corrosion

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 45,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 52,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated-split

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,820 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,342 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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S28 MLF is a 2020 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S28 MLF, 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 6 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S28 MLF is a 2020 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2020.

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The MOT history for S28 MLF shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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