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ST05 SWV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,776 mi
Last recorded125,776 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,776 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,165 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre inner tread worn low/on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,667 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,399 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

rear brake discs slightly worn.(lipped/scored slightly)

rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings(rbt).

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,375 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 78,372 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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ST05 SWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST05 SWV, 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 ST05 SWV registered?

ST05 SWV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is ST05 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 SWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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