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FX05 XVY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

corrosion to both rear inner sills

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

heavy corrosion to nearside front wing at bottom of wing

offside front inner brake pad worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Mar 2024 136,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

corrosion to both rear inner sills

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

heavy corrosion to nearside front wing at bottom of wing

offside front inner brake pad worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills,both rear chassis rails and rear floor pans at seatbelt mounts rusty

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Feb 2022 125,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight lens poor condition

corrosion to rear coil springs

damage to o/s/r reflector

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads ON 1.5MM LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,001 miles

both rear outer brake pads worn

coolant level low

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,759 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Apr 2016 94,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot grease no split found

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 94,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,474 miles

Both headlamps glazed

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded slightly

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,474 miles

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

Both headlamps glazed

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded slightly

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,186 miles

rear passenger seat belts not checked childs seats fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2012 73,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear passenger seat belts not checked childs seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,483 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 67,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,050 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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FX05 XVY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FX05 XVY, 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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FX05 XVY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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