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SB55 FNH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,407 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts incorrectly fitted (4.2.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,049 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing low

Front offside tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front nearside tyre wearing low

Front offside tyre badly worn on inside edge

Rear parking brake effort low nearside

Remove objects out of drivers view

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,323 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,722 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,352 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear and center seats removed. Seat belts not tested

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,359 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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SB55 FNH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 SB55 FNH, 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 SB55 FNH registered?

SB55 FNH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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