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SM05 PZH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,110 mi
Last recorded88,110 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,110 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 196,432 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front/rear coil springs corroded

handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2014 196,425 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front/rear coil springs corroded

handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2013 175,334 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front/rear coil springs corroded

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear shock outer casings deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 154,097 miles

Back exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 134,463 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 134,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,709 miles

brake pedal spongey (efficency good)

front exh pipe bracket broken

front wipers smear

nsf drop link wte

osr tyre tread out of shape slightly

poss injector seal failed

servo vac pipe chaffed

Fail 4 Sep 2010 113,709 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exh pipe bracket broken

front wipers smear

metal turbo hose split

nsf drop link wte

osr tyre tread out of shape slightly

poss injector seal failed

servo vac pipe chaffed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,678 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,678 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,471 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 PZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 PZH registered?

SM05 PZH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is SM05 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 PZH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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