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SP55 NDU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 103,803 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded but system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union 16 also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake backplates corroded with sections missing

general corrosion to underside components

headlamps cloudy and at passable limit

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

aircon pipe broken

Pass 25 May 2017 78,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 78,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,509 miles

Underside rear rusted but sound

Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc grease on brake (2.5.C.1a)

Underside rear rusted but sound

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,338 miles

Both wiper blades torn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,447 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 60,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,505 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,845 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,593 miles

Both front tyrea worn on innermost edges.

Both rear tyres 2mm on innermost edges.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,885 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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SP55 NDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 NDU, 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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SP55 NDU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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