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SA05 VFW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside outer sill badly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,644 miles

Nearside Outer sill badly damaged

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer sill badly damaged

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,274 miles

Offside Front & both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

both head light deteriorated poor patterns

exhaust front hanger bracket missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front mounting

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,839 miles

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,838 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,154 miles

front brake discs are scored

n/s/r wheel rim is dented slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,089 miles

Engine oil level below minimum.Topped up

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,089 miles

Engine oil level below minimum.Topped up

Pass 24 May 2010 43,201 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,266 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 VFW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA05 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

SA05 VFW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SA05 VFW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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