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SC05 UAU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 UAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 149,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 149,050 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake readings low n/s/r footbrake and handbrake

exhaust heat shield loose

noisy wheel bearing when rotated o/s/r

noisy wheel bearings when rotated n/s and o/s front

Pass 15 May 2015 143,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EPB to manual handbrake conversion (brake warning lamp on)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on prior to test

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 May 2014 137,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light is on

Fail 21 May 2014 137,655 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,565 miles

Conversion from EPB to manual handbrake. EPB light on

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 134,556 miles

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

Conversion from EPB to manual handbrake. EPB light on

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,538 miles

N/S/F sill damaged

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

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 Jun 2008 40,886 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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SC05 UAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SC05 UAU, 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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SC05 UAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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