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CV05 SSX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,307 mi
Last recorded189,307 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 SSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 189,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 173,737 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2020 173,534 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both rear caliper retaining clips missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2019 157,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,920 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2015 121,793 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2014 105,739 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,544 miles

front brake discs slightly worn - inner faces

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,916 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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CV05 SSX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV05 SSX, 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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CV05 SSX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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