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SL05 OUS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 153,041 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 153,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 143,859 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2013 143,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped on iner edge

oil leak from o/s/r shocker & fluid has gone into rear bump stop

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,421 miles

exhaust hangers corroded slighty

Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine under cover fitted

near side rear tyre unevenly worn

off side rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,300 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted

near side rear tyre unevenly worn

off side rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,041 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 May 2008 25,500 miles

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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SL05 OUS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL05 OUS, 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 SL05 OUS registered?

SL05 OUS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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