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AV05 FCF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded but still has a visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms rusted

reverse lamps turn on and off without engaging reverse

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect damaged internally also leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded but still has a visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms rusted

reverse lamps turn on and off without engaging reverse

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,377 miles

Front headlights slight misting

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50R17 93W XL

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50R17 93W XL

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 109,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,707 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,473 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,728 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,064 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,064 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,266 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AV05 FCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AV05 FCF, 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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AV05 FCF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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