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MA05 FWT

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,165 mi
Last recorded171,165 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 171,165 miles

under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 161,879 miles

under body corroded, o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 10 Dec 2018 161,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body corroded, front and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 151,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket loose (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body corroded, front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 141,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,979 miles

both front tyres close to limit, headlights worn, n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2015 131,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit, headlights worn, n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,549 miles

front whishbone bushes worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front whishbone bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,607 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 108,208 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,200 miles

both rear reg plate lights deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 91,200 miles

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

both rear reg plate lights deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,865 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,068 miles

nail outer tread nearside front tyre.

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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MA05 FWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MA05 FWT, 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 FWT is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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