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SD55 EFU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,504 miles

Clutch slipping

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Clutch slipping

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,696 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear tail part (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 58,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,491 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,478 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,928 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,283 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 EFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFU, 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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What year was SD55 EFU registered?

SD55 EFU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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