MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened LEAKING OIL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, suspect due to worn headlamps (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red in colour, clearly exposed to excessive heat / bind at some stage (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and heavily cracked but no cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders, cord exposure imminent 195/65/15
both outer sills starting to show signs of future corrosion
coolant level low
due to front tyre wear an alignment check is advised
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
free spin movement is slightly impaired on nearside rear wheel, not preventing full testing of wheel bearing.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD55 EFM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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