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SK05 VDC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,603 mi
Last recorded105,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2018 105,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2017 92,863 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 92,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,154 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2016 81,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail Nearside rear tyre

Nail Offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre outer edge perished

Pass 19 May 2015 77,600 miles

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 21 May 2014 69,401 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 62,653 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 62,653 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 53,659 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 53,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 45,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 7 May 2011 45,621 miles

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

***STRONG ADVISE***n/s/rear tyre bald inner & worn out of shape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 14 May 2010 39,815 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 39,815 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre edges worn low and on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,266 miles

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

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 VDC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK05 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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