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CV05 TAU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has small stone chip but it does not effect driver view

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has small stone chip but it does not effect driver view

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,834 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,834 miles

Nearside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,765 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,765 miles

Centre Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre looesing pressure

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear bumper dent and missed reflector from bumper, quarter panel dent

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

fuel lid loose from clip

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,257 miles

both front tyre close to limit

osr seat beat not check-child seat

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,179 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 TAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV05 TAU, 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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CV05 TAU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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