MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill at various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill at various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing has been repaired (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing has been repaired (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gearbox side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gearbox side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front outer cill leading into front wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front outer cill leading into front wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point cill leading into wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point cill leading into wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine management light on
O/s/f tyre feathering on inner & outer shoulders
O/s/r tyre getting low on tread
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY54 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SY54 DFC, 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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SY54 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2005.
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