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SA55 WXL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassis rails, under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

coolant level below minimum

Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front has no visible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak drive shaft seals! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lenses are slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,132 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,132 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 58,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,300 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 WXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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