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SA05 EPZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 EPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,216 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,109 miles

both headlight - images affected by lens clouding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight - images affected by lens clouding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust support bracket detached due to corrosion - still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,181 miles

Coolant leak

rubber pad missing from clutch pedal

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

O/S/F/ tyre has a nail in the shoulder

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

front wipers not clearing properly

rubber pad missing from clutch pedal

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,531 miles

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

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

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,353 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,353 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,110 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,906 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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SA05 EPZ 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 SA05 EPZ, 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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What year was SA05 EPZ registered?

SA05 EPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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