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FH54 SUO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 SUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 139,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspention badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2023 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,087 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,609 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,486 miles

Front sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,684 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,419 miles

All tyre treads worn close to 2mm depth markers

Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,409 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All tyre treads worn close to 2mm depth markers

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,851 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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FH54 SUO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH54 SUO, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH54 SUO registered?

FH54 SUO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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