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MA05 SZC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front steering rack damp

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front steering rack damp

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,935 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,333 miles

slight damage to sills

Fail 11 Jan 2013 39,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on

slight damage to sills

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,629 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 37,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,026 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 23,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,008 miles

slight wear front tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,297 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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MA05 SZC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA05 SZC, 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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MA05 SZC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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