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SE05 MUV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 MUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,465 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 115,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,774 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside front ABS wiring insecure

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside front ABS wiring insecure

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 104,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,797 miles

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

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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SE05 MUV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE05 MUV, 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 SE05 MUV registered?

SE05 MUV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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