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SY05 ESF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ESF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,825 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,502 miles

SCRATCHES ON INSIDE OF WINDSCREEN AT ZONE A

Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SCRATCHES ON INSIDE OF WINDSCREEN AT ZONE A

Pass 30 May 2008 29,733 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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SY05 ESF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY05 ESF, 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 SY05 ESF registered?

SY05 ESF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is SY05 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 ESF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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