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SB54 XFK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,401 mi
Last recorded163,401 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 XFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 163,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 145,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,075 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,117 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,857 miles

slight leak of oil in steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight leak of oil in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,767 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,278 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,397 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 37,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,902 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,974 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 3,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XFK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFK, 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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What year was SB54 XFK registered?

SB54 XFK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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