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FN05 XPA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 105,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 104,046 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine o/s leaking onto brake components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,569 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 99,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,262 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f rear wishbone bush slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking in tread

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,411 miles

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

both front headlamp covers deteriated

rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamp covers deteriated

rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlight covers deteriated

n/s/f tyre has gash on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlight covers deteriated

n/s/f tyre has gash on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,549 miles

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

both headlight covers slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,549 miles

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

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

both headlight covers slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,949 miles

n/s/r pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,289 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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FN05 XPA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN05 XPA, 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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FN05 XPA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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