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SE54 GKV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 GKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 115,515 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 113,149 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cill near wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,387 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 16 May 2019 105,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Pass 15 May 2018 99,292 miles

BOTH O/S TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 14 May 2018 99,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F BOTTOM ARM REARMOST BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS TOO MISTED TO GET A BEAM PATTERN (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH O/S TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 16 May 2017 90,534 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR

HEADLAMPS VERY MISTED BUT BEAM PATTERN JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

O/S/F BRAKE PADS SHOWING WEAR

Fail 11 May 2017 90,530 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR

HEADLAMPS VERY MISTED BUT BEAM PATTERN JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

O/S/F BRAKE PADS SHOWING WEAR

Pass 12 May 2016 79,716 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER FACES

BOTH HEADLAMPS STARTING TO MIST

BOTH VEHICLE SILLS SHOWING CORROSION BUT NOT HOLED AT THIS TIME

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

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

PARK BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED WITH LARGE FORCE IN ORDER TO MEET MOT CRITERIA

Fail 11 May 2016 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO SEVERE CUTTING AND CHAFFING IN TREADED AREA (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER FACES

BOTH VEHICLE SILLS SHOWING CORROSION BUT NOT HOLED AT THIS TIME

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

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

PARK BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED WITH LARGE FORCE IN ORDER TO MEET MOT CRITERIA

Pass 8 May 2015 72,960 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system backets corroded but is supporting exhaust

n/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 17 May 2014 67,939 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 67,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,933 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,141 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,652 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipe damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,505 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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SE54 GKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SE54 GKV, 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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SE54 GKV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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