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SK55 MTE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,656 mi
Last recorded109,656 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 MTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,656 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll link rubber perishing & deteriorated

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 109,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll link rubber perishing & deteriorated

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,819 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks from multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms, rearmost bushes splitting but NO play or excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undershield damaged and slightly loose but NOT insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Boot split, joint dry and rusty, excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks from multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms, rearmost bushes splitting but NO play or excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undershield damaged and slightly loose but NOT insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,220 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 65,756 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 65,756 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,161 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,606 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,136 miles

Both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes are slightly deteriorated.

Offside mirror has temporary repair.

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,361 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 30,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,221 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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SK55 MTE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK55 MTE, 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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SK55 MTE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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