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CV05 FTF

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,011 mi
Last recorded142,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,011 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion, Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,151 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,323 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

snow tyres are fitted all round

steering rack is weeping

underside is corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 129,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak must be replaced in pairs (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

snow tyres are fitted all round

steering rack is weeping

underside is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,660 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front brake discs are corroded

oil leak

snow tyres are fitted all around

the underside corroded and dirty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,416 miles

front brake discs are rusty

snow tyres fitted all round

Fail 6 Mar 2018 121,413 miles

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

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

front brake discs are rusty

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

the underside of this vehicle is very dirty!

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

the underside of this vehicle is very dirty!

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ajust both headlamps

under side of said vehicle is VERY dirty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,548 miles

rear bump stops broken up

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,401 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,917 miles

advise front tyres on 3 mil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,991 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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CV05 FTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV05 FTF, 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 CV05 FTF registered?

CV05 FTF is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 FTF safe to buy?

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