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SK05 GBU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,952 mi
Last recorded121,952 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 GBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 121,952 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 121,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,001 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,001 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,515 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,535 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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SK05 GBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK05 GBU, 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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SK05 GBU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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