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AV05 TWC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,030 mi
Last recorded137,030 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 137,030 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R Body + Bumper Damage

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,821 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 134,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers & shield fitted

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 131,092 miles

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

Offside Rear body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 131,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - may be effecting headlamp aim image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 127,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 121,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 121,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,370 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 109,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,392 miles

Offside Rear damage quarter panel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,591 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,774 miles

chip in screen, oil leak, o/s/r corner damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2014 88,774 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

chip in screen

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,737 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 20 May 2011 64,539 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2011 64,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 53,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,443 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 TWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV05 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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