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SM05 TEY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 75,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

both reg lamps inop

Fail 4 Apr 2020 75,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

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

both reg lamps inop

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,604 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,193 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 33,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,937 miles

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

wear on front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2011 28,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,678 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 TEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

SM05 TEY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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