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SP05 MSY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 MSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,478 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,098 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 77,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,114 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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SP05 MSY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SP05 MSY, 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 SP05 MSY registered?

SP05 MSY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is SP05 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 MSY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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