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SM05 EAX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,797 mi
Last recorded120,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,797 miles

both front outer sills corroded

both front wishbone bushes have slight play

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 120,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,502 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre has a cut on tread but not through to ply cords.

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR NO PLATE LAMP CORRODED

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

REAR WIPER STUCK IN MIDDDLE OF SCREEN

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR DISCS

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

WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,776 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 54,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,357 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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SM05 EAX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM05 EAX, 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 SM05 EAX registered?

SM05 EAX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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