MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlight lenses deteriorated slightly
rear shockers weak
subframes/suspension components corroding
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlight lenses deteriorated slightly
rear shockers weak
subframes/suspension components corroding
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp lenses cloudy
offside front lower wing corroded (non-structural)
rear inner sills corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp lenses cloudy
offside front lower wing corroded (non-structural)
rear inner sills corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside headlights deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front lower wing area holed and corroded not prescribed
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trailing arm front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Slight play in the tie-rods
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Slight play in the tie-rods
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed front both (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Front brakes slight imbalance
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / trailing arm mountings (2.4.A.3)
Rear chassis corroded
Front brakes slight imbalance
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / trailing arm mountings (2.4.A.3)
Rear chassis corroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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)
engine system fault message
nearside headlamp loose
oil leak offside driveshaft seal
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak drive shaft
oil leak drive shaft
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s o/s rear tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.3mm o/s 3.3mm legal lim it 1.6mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM05 MDY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 FM05 MDY, 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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FM05 MDY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.
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