MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush assy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
coil springs corroded
damage & repairs on nearside sill
sills corroded
suspension components corroded
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside sill damaged
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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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SH05 GTU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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