MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
surface corrosion under vehicle
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
surface corrosion under vehicle
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eml on
o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge
wipers leave slight smear on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
damage to bodywork
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
damage to bodywork
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f check strap loose
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f check strap loose
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f check strap loose
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
offside brake sticking slightly
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SO05 RYT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 SO05 RYT, 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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SO05 RYT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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