MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension arms and suspension components corroding
Underbody, undersills and outer sills corroding
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
front subframe and underbody corroding
Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
central exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust silencer very corroded but not leaking at the time of test
front and rear suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
central exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust silencer very corroded but not leaking at the time of test
front and rear suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
centre exhaust silencer very deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
front subframe corroding
front suspension components corroding
parkbrake effort only just met requirements system may require service or repair
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
centre exhaust silencer very deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
front subframe corroding
front suspension components corroding
parkbrake effort only just met requirements system may require service or repair
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both sides front tyres worn/wearing on shoulders
parkbrake effort only just met system may require service or repair
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides inner (4.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides inner (4.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both sides rear and nearside front tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both sides rear and nearside front tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to offside front sill section
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to offside front sill section
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
various rear suspension bushes age cracked no movement
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
various rear suspension bushes age cracked no movement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight bind on rear brakes advise attention
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SM05 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SM05 KVJ, 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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SM05 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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