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SH55 VOD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 123,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 123,748 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,202 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

chips in screen. exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 97,201 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

chips in screen. exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished & worn on inner edges

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

wipers worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished & worn on inner edges

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

wipers worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,548 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam patterns are cloudy

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer sidewall

rear exhaust hangers are corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded (outer casing)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 74,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam patterns are cloudy

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer sidewall

rear exhaust hangers are corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded (outer casing)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,067 miles

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

exhaust box rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,464 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 9 Feb 2012 64,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,365 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted

wipers worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,820 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,974 miles

Nearside Front 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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SH55 VOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH55 VOD, 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 SH55 VOD registered?

SH55 VOD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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