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MA05 FWP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,742 mi
Last recorded152,742 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 152,742 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,845 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops broken and shocker dust covers adrift

Fail 21 Jun 2021 146,845 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops broken and shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,053 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops broken and dust covers adrift

Pass 10 Apr 2019 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,727 miles

Both rear tyre perishing and cracking.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,989 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished in tread.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 118,988 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished in tread.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,549 miles

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 99,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,090 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,272 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside rear tyre tread getting low and tread out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,899 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,603 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,007 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres low on tread

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 FWP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FWP, 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 MA05 FWP registered?

MA05 FWP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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