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SH05 GTU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside outer sill dented

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 107,356 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside outer sill dented

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,798 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 104,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER IS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 102,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,282 miles

coil springs corroded

damage & repairs on nearside sill

sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,275 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn/bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,694 miles

Engine oil level is well above maximum.

Exhaust heatshield is loose and fouling the exhaust.

Front and rear exhaust metal hangers have broken away.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is worn.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low on the inner edge.

Slight power steering fluid leak from resevoir hose.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,694 miles

Engine oil level is well above maximum.

Exhaust heatshield is loose and fouling the exhaust.

Front and rear exhaust metal hangers have broken away.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is worn.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low on the inner edge.

Slight power steering fluid leak from resevoir hose.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

advise no clear brake pad check

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

advise no clear brake pad check

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,210 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,528 miles

nearside sill damaged

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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SH05 GTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH05 GTU, 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 SH05 GTU registered?

SH05 GTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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