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SP05 VSA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,690 miles

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

park brake efficiency 17% offside reading lower than nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,249 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 43,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,066 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

SP05 VSA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is SP05 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 VSA 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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