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SV05 MDO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,914 mi
Last recorded162,914 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 MDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 162,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 150,217 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 150,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,237 miles

Front exhaust mountings corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 139,237 miles

Front exhaust mountings corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 100,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,578 miles

bottom arm rear bushs starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,749 miles

unable to test centre rear seat belt as seat is folded up

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres needed soon

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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SV05 MDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV05 MDO, 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 SV05 MDO registered?

SV05 MDO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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