MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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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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