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MW05 SXL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,664 mi
Last recorded77,664 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,422 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,643 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,338 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 60,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,951 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,037 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)

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 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXL, 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 MW05 SXL registered?

MW05 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is MW05 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 SXL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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