MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Central Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SJ53 NJY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SJ53 NJY, 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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SJ53 NJY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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