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SB05 RWE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 RWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,091 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,837 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,358 miles

Central Rear seat is not secure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,089 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 39,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside and treads low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside and treads low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low in header tank below "MIN"

engine cover, under tray, under shields

timing belt history??

Pass 30 May 2018 37,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,367 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 36,595 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

exhaust heat shield damaged but secure.

front wipers smeary/juddery/perishing.

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front outer washer jet out of aim & offside front outer washer jet n/w.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cambelt due

Pass 22 May 2014 35,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeary.

Pass 28 May 2013 31,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly juddery.

Pass 31 May 2012 29,744 miles

front tyres tread wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 28,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

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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SB05 RWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SB05 RWE, 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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SB05 RWE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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