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SG55 OVP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount/bearing rough when turned.

Offside Front suspension top mount/bearing rough when turned.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension top mount/bearing rough when turned.

Offside Front suspension top mount/bearing rough when turned.

oil level at minimum mark.

Pass 20 May 2020 88,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 88,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 70,992 miles

wear in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 7 May 2019 70,984 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,367 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded lower sill

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,363 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded lower sill

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside head lamp lens becoming cloudy

shows general under body corrosion at floor pans and chassis legs

Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,125 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside head lamp lens becoming cloudy

shows general under body corrosion at floor pans and chassis legs

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both head lamp lens becoming cloudy

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all+greased (3.6.B.2c)

both head lamp lens becoming cloudy

oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,915 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,878 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)

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,606 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,584 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SG55 OVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG55 OVP, 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 SG55 OVP registered?

SG55 OVP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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