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SA05 WHW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,321 mi
Last recorded141,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 141,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 128,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 113,215 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,013 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

emmissions not tested due to overheating and dense blue smoke

vehicle overheating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 6 Apr 2009 67,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,750 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SA05 WHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

SA05 WHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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