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SC05 XAT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 XAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,537 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked snapped at rear arm bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn inner edges (195/65/15h)

Pass 31 May 2012 60,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,083 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN AND LIPPED

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,757 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 22,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SC05 XAT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC05 XAT, 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

How do I check the history of SC05 XAT?

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What year was SC05 XAT registered?

SC05 XAT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is SC05 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 XAT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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