MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s [BRAKE PADS LOW] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s front outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s front outer door mirror glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
rear heat shield over exhaust loose
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s [BRAKE PADS LOW] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s front outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s front outer door mirror glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
rear heat shield over exhaust loose
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak from drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust support broken away from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visable (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak from drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak gearbox area ()
Oil leak gearbox area ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount detatched (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge STRONG ADVISE
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge STRONG ADVISE
Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge STRONG ADVISE
Rear Exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
gearbox oil leak from osf drive shaft seal
gearbox oil leak from osf drive shaft seal
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT05 SFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 MT05 SFO, 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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MT05 SFO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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