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SA05 OHR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out off shape & n/s/r wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath components / sills / wings

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 1 Apr 2026 95,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath components / sills / wings

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,246 miles

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

both rear tyres out off shape

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components / wings / sills

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Mar 2025 89,088 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out off shape

exhaust heat shield insecure & bracket broke

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components / wings / sills

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,584 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,501 miles

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,026 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge? ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,363 miles

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,587 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front exhaust flex worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,081 miles

front exhaust flex worn + heat shields loose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,222 miles

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,262 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 10 Feb 2010 44,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,914 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 OHR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SA05 OHR, 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 SA05 OHR registered?

SA05 OHR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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