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SB54 FBG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 FBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,955 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 98,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,170 miles

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

oil cap missing

Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,167 miles

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

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

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

oil cap missing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,155 miles

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside aim not checked

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,923 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,932 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 77,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,208 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded on inside

both rear tyres cracked centre tread

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,402 miles

(strongly advise) both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Battery insecure

front discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2009 48,402 miles

(strongly advise) both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 36,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SB54 FBG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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