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SK05 VGA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 136,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 125,866 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 125,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,391 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamps frosted ,images just readable

both rear shock absorber covers dropped down but ok

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 109,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc showing wear/corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc showing wear/corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamps frosted ,images just readable

both rear shock absorber covers dropped down but ok

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 99,815 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges ,track could be out

both headlamp aims just readable ,lamps frosted

Pass 3 May 2016 88,765 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 88,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 75,495 miles

Both headlamp images poor.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2015 75,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both headlamp images poor.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge suspect nearly through to cords.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2014 66,632 miles

Headlamp lenses going cloudy.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 66,632 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)

Headlamp lenses going cloudy.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 52,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 28,855 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 VGA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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