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SL05 PCV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 PCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 115,938 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle speed too high to complete emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,581 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 111,525 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,089 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,600 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2020 103,600 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brake discs corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,630 miles

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

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

n/s w/washer not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,475 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,039 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,455 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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SL05 PCV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SL05 PCV, 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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SL05 PCV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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