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SG55 UMA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 UMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 117,751 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,853 miles

e m l light on in dash

exhaust centre / rear boxs outter sheilds corroded

front discs scored/ lipped

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/f (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/r (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

e m l light on in dash

exhaust centre / rear boxs outter sheilds corroded

front discs scored/ lipped

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,319 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,318 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml on

Pass 27 May 2016 101,507 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,114 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,988 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UMA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UMA, 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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SG55 UMA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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