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CX05 FGV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,987 miles

Advise n/s/r disc worn

Advise n/s/r tyre nail in tread and scrubbed on inner tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r disc worn

Advise n/s/r tyre nail in tread and scrubbed on inner tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,383 miles

Advise n/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,973 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre tread on wear indicators

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,973 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise o/s/f tyre tread on wear indicators

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,288 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,644 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,910 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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CX05 FGV 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 64.3%.

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 CX05 FGV, 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 CX05 FGV registered?

CX05 FGV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CX05 FGV safe to buy?

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