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SK05 VGE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,896 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside / offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside / offside rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm /excessive inner edge uneven tread wear / run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / inner edge uneven tread wear / run flat tyre /outer sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (offside area) (2.3.3b)

front section exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,800 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside / offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside / offside rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm /excessive inner edge uneven tread wear / run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / inner edge uneven tread wear / run flat tyre /outer sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (offside area) (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front section exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,523 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,820 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,347 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 5 Jan 2012 42,501 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,081 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres are on limit of 1.6mm and worn void of tread on inner edges

Oil leak

oil leaking on exhaust system

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,300 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)

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 VGE 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 73.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

SK05 VGE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for SK05 VGE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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