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SG05 CMU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,668 mi
Last recorded178,668 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 178,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 162,225 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,610 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,602 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,492 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 92,453 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,934 miles

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

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

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 2 May 2012 67,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2009 38,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,806 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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SG05 CMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SG05 CMU, 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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SG05 CMU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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