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SM05 VXK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,171 mi
Last recorded67,171 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,129 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,838 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 49,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 49,781 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 45,329 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2010 45,329 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 38,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 32,767 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 32,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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 VXK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VXK, 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

How do I check the history of SM05 VXK?

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What year was SM05 VXK registered?

SM05 VXK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SM05 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 VXK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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