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SW05 MXD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of all discs x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of all discs x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,469 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r tyre has cracking/perishing to sidewall rubber but no cord exposed

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken n/s/f coil spring broken at bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat sheild corroded at mountings and rubbing on exhaust system and rattling

o/s/r tyre has cracking/perishing to sidewall rubber but no cord exposed

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r seat belt visual inspection only due to child seat being fitted ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre below minimum tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r seat belt visual inspection only due to child seat being fitted ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,515 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine Management Light On

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,916 miles

right front tyre wearing innner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,047 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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SW05 MXD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SW05 MXD, 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 SW05 MXD registered?

SW05 MXD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for SW05 MXD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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