MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded and front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust skin deteriorted but not blowing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have started to corrode and was also unable to inspect brake pipes above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Plastic covers to sills and underside
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear sub frame has started to corrode
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have started to corrode and was also unable to inspect brake pipes above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Plastic covers to sills and underside
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear sub frame has started to corrode
Both front tyres on the inner edge are worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
n/side rear tyre is worn on outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL57 AVU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SL57 AVU, 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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SL57 AVU is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2008.
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