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SP55 UBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,689 mi
Last recorded120,689 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,689 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 120,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 105,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,477 miles

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

advise offside rear brake caliper showing signs of binding on ?but not binding at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SP55 UBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 UBZ registered?

SP55 UBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is SP55 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 UBZ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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