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SB05 UOD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 UOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 118,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,787 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 112,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,181 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 99,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,287 miles

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

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

oil leak at gearbox

play at rear gearbox mount

Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak at gearbox

play at rear gearbox mount

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and split.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and split.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,761 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,761 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SB05 UOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB05 UOD, 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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SB05 UOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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