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SD55 AWC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,577 mi
Last recorded102,577 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 AWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,575 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 102,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,335 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 94,335 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,099 miles

Engine oil pressure light on when engine is idling.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 86,099 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil pressure light on when engine is idling.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,487 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,860 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil warning light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre's outer side wall deteriorated.

Offside Rear tyre's outer side wall deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre's outer side wall deteriorated.

Offside Rear tyre's outer side wall deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,296 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,345 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,279 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,919 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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SD55 AWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SD55 AWC, 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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SD55 AWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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