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SM05 THN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,807 mi
Last recorded117,807 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 THN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,711 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 108,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,062 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,757 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2015 98,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,384 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,256 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,192 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,636 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,831 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 THN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 THN, 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 THN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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