MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Head lights misty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage but not showing cords
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Head lights misty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage but not showing cords
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES FADING SLIGHTLY
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING COWLING INSECURE
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE
SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE FRONT & REAR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust heatshield loose at rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn - tread stepped up
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) 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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SM53 OFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SM53 OFK, 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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SM53 OFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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