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SW54 FDJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,581 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper torn but still clears screen

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,597 miles

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)

Both Rear Tyres Perished On Sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S Wiper Torn

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,804 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s rear brake binding

slight leak at exhaust centre box

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,236 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

N/S rear brake binding slightly.

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,563 miles

front pipe deteriorated at flexi

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,563 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front pipe deteriorated at flexi

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,225 miles

heat shields broken and distorted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heat shields broken and distorted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,420 miles

chassis strengthening beam damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,420 miles

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

chassis strengthening beam damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 30,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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 FDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW54 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

SW54 FDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is SW54 FDJ safe to buy?

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