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SA55 NTG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 98,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s coil springs and suspension arms corroded

Rear exhaust and bracket corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides [splitting] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded all 4 corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides [splitting] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded all 4 corroding (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Coolant level below minimum

Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,950 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrossion to front exhaust mounting and flange

corrossion to o/s rear chassis leg

renew wiper blades

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrossion to front exhaust mounting and flange

corrossion to o/s rear chassis leg

renew wiper blades

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,774 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn - corroded, pitted and scored

front and rear brake applications uneven

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

rear brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,858 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 NTG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA55 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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