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CP05 APV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,944 mi
Last recorded153,944 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 APV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 153,861 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive dense black smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated and heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear engine stabliser has excessive movement

Fail 18 Apr 2016 139,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear engine stabliser has excessive movement

Pass 6 May 2015 131,398 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 131,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front shock absorber worn

Pass 3 May 2014 123,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 111,255 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,648 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 75,389 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,302 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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CP05 APV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP05 APV, 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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CP05 APV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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