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54 TVO

2005 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests47 (36 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.6%

Mileage

172,141 mi
Last recorded172,141 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford C-max76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 TVO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

36 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 172,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower part of wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2026 110,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust skin corroded and loose

outer sills are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,868 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2024 155,826 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition extensive lateral crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear park brake poor

park brake at 16%

Pass 15 May 2024 101,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise on start up

Pass 12 May 2023 96,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,400 miles

noise from poss dual mass flywheel

Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,191 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise from poss dual mass flywheel

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner face

handbrake efficiency only just met

rear inner sill area (both sides) slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,920 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill area (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteriorated

stone chip damage to windscreen (less than 40mm in zone B)

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill area (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteriorated

stone chip damage to windscreen (less than 40mm in zone B)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fog light tell tale not working

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside rear shock absorber becoming weak

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,277 miles

Some pitting of front and rear brake discs inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box and tail rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,019 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine sytem mailfunction in display

rear exhaust box and tail rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,088 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 62,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,952 miles

both front tyres wearing

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

Pass 19 May 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,735 miles

front discs wearing.

front tyres wearing.

Pass 12 May 2009 44,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,551 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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54 TVO is a 2005 Ford C-max in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 76,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 54 TVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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54 TVO is a 2005 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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