MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust system corroded
rear no plate marked
various damage over vehicle
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
chip in screen
front discs corroded
rear no plate water marked
various damage over vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
chip in screen
front discs corroded
rear no plate water marked
various damage over vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear shock cover insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear shock cover insecure
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING
SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING
SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs slightly worn/pitted
both rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs slightly worn/pitted
both rear brake discs slightly worn
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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AD53 VNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 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 AD53 VNH, 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 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AD53 VNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 February 2004.
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