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SD05 FBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 132,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,756 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure centre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing nut and stud missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure centre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,072 miles

n/side front tyre worn badly on inner edge on 2m/m

o/side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge on 3m/m

Fail 21 Aug 2015 106,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp insecure o/side (1.7.3)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/side front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/side (8.2.2)

n/side front tyre worn badly on inner edge on 2m/m

o/side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge on 3m/m

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,744 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,348 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 79,680 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 7 Apr 2012 79,680 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,525 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,525 miles

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

coolant very low

front discs heavily lipped on inner faces

oil level low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,435 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,434 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)

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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SD05 FBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SD05 FBX, 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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SD05 FBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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