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SH05 ABZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,277 miles

all four brakes discs are badly corroded

nearside rear shock has a damping effect

Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all four brakes discs are badly corroded

nearside rear shock has a damping effect

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,384 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 40,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SH05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH05 ABZ, 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 SH05 ABZ registered?

SH05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is SH05 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 ABZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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