MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery security
battery warning light on
corrosion to outer sills and general suspension areas
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre at silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire fouling drop link (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery security
corrosion to outer sills and general suspension areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads looking worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads looking worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight wheel bearing noise
Rear number plate loose
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre bald on stepped edge
Rear number plate loose
oil leaks
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside head-lamp slightly loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside head-lamp slightly loose
nearside rear seat belt slow reeling back
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
nearside rear seat belt slow reeling back
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in steering arm both sides
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight play in steering arm both sides
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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SB53 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SB53 GWL, 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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SB53 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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