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SK55 VDN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 VDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,814 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside front lower wings corroded not part of strutual member

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 136,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

exhuadt brackets weakened front still supporting system

rear axle corroded still strengthened

Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,063 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 133,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,767 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 124,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,876 miles

Front headlamps misty

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,810 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

f/tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,617 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn + rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,995 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)

two rear child seats don't allow a full inspection of the seatbelts

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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SK55 VDN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SK55 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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