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SM05 PMX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 PMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 121,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,203 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop[ link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,411 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,520 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 89,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,152 miles

both front brakes have a slight judder

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,078 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber is damp

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,886 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,885 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,329 miles

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

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

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 PMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

SM05 PMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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