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SM05 NHN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 86,079 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 86,074 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,330 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,635 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 84,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 84,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure touching tyre when turned (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,671 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 80,666 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 76,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 58,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,405 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 48,119 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 31,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,684 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 NHN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

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

Is SM05 NHN safe to buy?

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