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AV05 TUA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,541 miles

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

Headlamp beam image poor.

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

Nearside Front tyre cutting off on its outer edge - recommend attention asap.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Headlamp beam image poor.

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

Nearside Front tyre cutting off on its outer edge - recommend attention asap.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,353 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,391 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre very badly perished.

Pass 30 May 2014 60,544 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 55,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,641 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 50,638 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre looks slightly flat

Pass 31 May 2011 45,635 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)

n/s/f tyre worn bold on both edges o/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge 195/65/R15V contiental

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,968 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 31,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil was very low did not show on dip stick

item larger than 40 mm on iterior mirrow

pass / advise o/s/r seat belt webbing guide in seat b ack missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate damaged and slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,048 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate damaged and slightly loose

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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AV05 TUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 AV05 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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