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SG05 UAT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 104,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight lenses faded

Front brake discs scored and pitted

N/S/F shock absorber damp

N/S/R tyre cracking and has nail in tread

O/S driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,674 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front head light lens starting to deteriorate (boarder

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 100,671 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front head light lens starting to deteriorate (boarder

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 913,110 miles

Front tyres starting to crack on tread edges & worn on edges

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to split on tread edges

headlight lens starting to deteriorate (boarder)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front tyres starting to crack on tread edges & worn on edges

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to split on tread edges

headlight lens starting to deteriorate (boarder)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,879 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front head light lens starting to deteriorate

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

steering rack slight sweat of oil

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front head light lens starting to deteriorate

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

steering rack slight sweat of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,417 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to split heavily

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to split heavily

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,487 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 30,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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SG05 UAT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG05 UAT, 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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SG05 UAT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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