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SA05 EHH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 EHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low tread

front/centre exhaust slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,134 miles

both front wishbone bushes heavily worn(minor movement)

both rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

both rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

handbrake performance 17%

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 9 Sep 2017 126,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wishbone bushes heavily worn(minor movement)

both rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

both rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

handbrake performance 17%

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,667 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 110,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gear box oil leak

Drivers view requires attention

Both head light lenses require attention

Brake fluid level is low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,631 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,631 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,773 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to become rough

both front tyres scrubbing at inner tread area

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 42,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,980 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,408 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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SA05 EHH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA05 EHH, 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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SA05 EHH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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