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SL54 LBP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,878 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 135,878 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,665 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 119,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre showing cord and below required limit. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 109,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack pinion plug. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wear

Rear Tail pipe support broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,807 miles

Headlamp aim beam image blurred

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image blurred

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,377 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,339 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,339 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,959 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 17,706 miles

all as previous vt32

Fail 19 May 2008 17,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight front brake lmbalance

Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,091 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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SL54 LBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL54 LBP, 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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SL54 LBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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