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SW54 FDF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

headlight lenses dulling slightly reduceing pattern

revearse light inop

Fail 12 Oct 2017 116,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

headlight lenses dulling slightly reduceing pattern

revearse light inop

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,542 miles

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

headlight lenses dulling

revearse light inop

Fail 19 Oct 2016 111,542 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

headlight lenses dulling

revearse light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,223 miles

both front tyres 2mm inner edge - inner edge wearing off

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,340 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 61,453 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,563 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,042 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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SW54 FDF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW54 FDF, 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 SW54 FDF registered?

SW54 FDF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SW54 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 FDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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