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SA05 MDE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,690 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Exhaust support hangers corroded from system at front.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,690 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Exhaust support hangers corroded from system at front.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,857 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,180 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,951 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA05 MDE, 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 SA05 MDE registered?

SA05 MDE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SA05 MDE safe to buy?

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