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CP05 ARF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,028 mi
Last recorded105,028 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,547 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reverse light not working

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Jan 2021 95,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,667 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke when testing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,689 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,386 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,029 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,648 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,662 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)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,261 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
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CP05 ARF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 CP05 ARF, 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 ARF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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