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FM05 SDO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 SDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 87,541 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s lower suspension inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel little reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both n/s o/s tyre walls cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2020 86,398 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear inner o/s tyre edge worn [cords showing] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre shows cracking

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,948 miles

Rear Lower exhaust box bracket broken

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,888 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size of tyre [205/55/R16 ] (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,474 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,087 miles

OSR tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,746 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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FM05 SDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FM05 SDO, 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 FM05 SDO registered?

FM05 SDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is FM05 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 SDO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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