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SB54 VXR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 132,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken to allow white light to show to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,350 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,065 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe to body mounts have slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe mount to body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,321 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,633 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,752 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,752 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,189 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 62,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,773 miles

Advise both front tyres

Advise front discs worn and starting to pit.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,057 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,044 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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SB54 VXR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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