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AP05 FSS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,584 mi
Last recorded103,584 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2021 103,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,788 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,696 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,602 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Exhaust system coroded

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both, rear bushes of wishbones. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,368 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 37,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers worn

Pass 27 May 2008 26,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 26,081 miles

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

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

very strong adsvise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP05 FSS 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 AP05 FSS, 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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AP05 FSS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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