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MA05 FVL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 94,969 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 94,826 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 90,756 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,828 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2018 79,595 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking air ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low

Pass 18 May 2017 73,566 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 73,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 67,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 60,939 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2014 54,855 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2013 49,582 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 44,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,058 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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MA05 FVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA05 FVL, 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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MA05 FVL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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