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CP05 MSU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,564 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 107,544 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced X2 NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 17 Jun 2015 92,945 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,959 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 38,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,557 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,191 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 21,191 miles

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

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

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 MSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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