MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside front (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn on edges sidewall and tread cracking
Offside Rear tyre worn on edges tread and sidewall cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
blue smoke from exhaust when doing emission test
eml lamp on
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre tread cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
residue on front headlights
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre tread cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
residue on front headlights
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
engine management light on
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
bonnet catch tight to open.
exhaust flexi pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet catch tight to open.
exhaust flexi pipe corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise - plastic undertray
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advice n/s and o/s front brake discs worn
advice n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB54 XET is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XET, 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 XET is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 February 2005.
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