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SB54 BUE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,580 miles

Both front headlamps have sun damage

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,271 miles

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

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

wear on inner edge of osf tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,271 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

wear on inner edge of osf tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

r/bump stops worn

r/n/s tyre wearing low in places inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,028 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,962 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SB54 BUE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB54 BUE, 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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SB54 BUE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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