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FX05 XVC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,178 miles

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear seat belt difficult to extend

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,561 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,560 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,001 miles

engine leaking oil from the offside of the engine

nearside front tyre has various cracks to the outer sidewall and tread

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,001 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine leaking oil from the offside of the engine

nearside front tyre has various cracks to the outer sidewall and tread

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,568 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside front tyre has 3mm tread

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre has 4mm tread

water ingress into the boot area

Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside front tyre has 3mm tread

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre has 4mm tread

water ingress into the boot area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,401 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber has negligable rebound damping

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,584 miles

n/s door mirror smashed and glass lose

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm - side wall cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror smashed and glass lose

n/s/r tyre approx 3mm - side wall cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,393 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,204 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,164 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FX05 XVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FX05 XVC, 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 FX05 XVC registered?

FX05 XVC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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