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MW05 SWX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 142,735 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 142,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently not opening (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 136,651 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 132,643 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2020 127,761 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,686 miles

front tyres just on legal limit.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 123,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front tyres just on legal limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,354 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,237 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,482 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,467 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread.

o/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,704 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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MW05 SWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW05 SWX, 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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MW05 SWX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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