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SC05 OTD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 OTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 140,796 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 140,796 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,090 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi damaged and blowing slightly

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,583 miles

25% imbalance on rear brakes

damage to o/s handbrake cable

slight blow and damage to exhaust front pipe

Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

25% imbalance on rear brakes

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

damage to o/s handbrake cable

slight blow and damage to exhaust front pipe

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,044 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

POOR BEAM PATTERN FROM N/S HEADLAMP

WEAR TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,044 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

POOR BEAM PATTERN FROM N/S HEADLAMP

WEAR TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,037 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r brake starting to bind

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r brake starting to bind

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,854 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,854 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 17 May 2010 56,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,507 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 50,301 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 50,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,372 miles

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)

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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SC05 OTD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC05 OTD, 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 SC05 OTD registered?

SC05 OTD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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