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FL05 TVU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 TVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 108,987 miles

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

Offside Front Wing rusty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 103,897 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,684 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,711 miles

Front and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 89,673 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,589 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91w

exhaust corroded

underside corroded slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2017 80,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91w

exhaust corroded

underside corroded slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

rear most exhaust bracket corroded

washers motor week

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,359 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,322 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,868 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight noise from nsr wheelbearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,095 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape 205/55/16w

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,322 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,263 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge an bald advise pair

oil level low ,,, topped up 2 litres

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 7,387 miles

o/s front tyre wall slightly worn legal at test

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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FL05 TVU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 TVU, 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 FL05 TVU registered?

FL05 TVU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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