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SD55 EFM

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,526 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 109,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 97,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,726 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 83,726 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,555 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,011 miles

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.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,261 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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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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