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CP05 MVF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 99,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,814 miles

discs worn

rear o/s tyre worn on the edge just legal

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,813 miles

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

discs worn

rear o/s tyre worn on the edge just legal

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,479 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

trailing arm bushs perished

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 74,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,664 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,626 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,626 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,793 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)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,884 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MVF, 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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What year was CP05 MVF registered?

CP05 MVF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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