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SM05 KWO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,686 mi
Last recorded121,686 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 121,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 111,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,346 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached offside and nearside (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

both rear tyre's worn on the edge's

Fail 17 Nov 2017 91,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

both rear tyre's worn on the edge's

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,896 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,370 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,370 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inner shoulder and cracked

front discs scored and corroded inner face (pads are new)

rear discs corroded (pads are new)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded inner face, brake pads level good

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,917 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,657 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SM05 KWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KWO, 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 KWO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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