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SA55 GLZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,047 mi
Last recorded114,047 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust shield corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tread wearing on inside edge

exhaust shield corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,753 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes, slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,753 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes, slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is fethered on insided edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 87,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is fethered on insided edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,408 miles

exhaust box poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,408 miles

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

exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,127 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)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,850 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

both front discs corroded

both rear tyres have cracking in casing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,273 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,915 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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SA55 GLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA55 GLZ, 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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SA55 GLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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