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SK05 VFV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both sills slightly damaged+slight corrosion starting on ends

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

parking brake slightly stiff

pas weep

Fail 15 Oct 2025 123,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both sills slightly damaged+slight corrosion starting on ends

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

parking brake slightly stiff

pas weep

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

sills slightly damaged

spare tyre needs air

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,893 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both cannot see pos because lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

sills slightly damaged

spare tyre needs air

Pass 26 Oct 2023 111,854 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 111,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,410 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,271 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,593 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 93,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,352 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,280 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing lock nut (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,971 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp obscured (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp obscured (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,601 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,646 miles

REAR BRAKE-PADS HAVE WOR CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM.....i.e.(1.5.MM.).....Thanx....

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,075 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 29,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,382 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SK05 VFV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFV, 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 SK05 VFV registered?

SK05 VFV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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