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SA05 WHP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,916 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill floor chassis suspension area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill chassis floor suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill chassis floor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill chassis floor rear suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and underbody excess rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,677 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 115,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 107,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no excessive wheel bearing noise on ramp inspection, drone during post repair test drive, n/s rear? further ramp check no excessive bearing noise

noise from engine at fast idle

offside rear shock absorber leaking, advise replacement

Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from engine at fast idle

offside rear brake pads well worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brakes juddering

near and offside front control arm rear bushes worn

offside rear shock absorber leaking, advise replacement

suspect/possible bearing noise nearside front

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi section mounting bracket corroded and broken

near and offside front track control arm rear bushes worn

oil light flashing intermittently

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi section mounting bracket corroded and broken

near and offside front track control arm rear bushes worn

offside front link rod worn and knocking

oil light flashing intermittently

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,621 miles

advise brake judder front brakes

advise brake judder rear brakes, moreso offside rear

advise condition of front brake discs

advise rear brake discs corroding on outer face

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, advise tracking check

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake judder front brakes

advise brake judder rear brakes, moreso offside rear

advise condition of front brake discs

advise rear brake discs corroding on outer face

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, advise tracking check

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,186 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SA05 WHP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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