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MA05 PXL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing rotten

Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing rotten

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,459 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 97,399 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced poor haze on both headlights no aim patten (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front bolt on wing corroded through

Offside Front bolt on wing has corroded through

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shockers also soft on bounce (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (2.4.G.1)

car has general corrosion

dampness around steering rack

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,462 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,489 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 66,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 66,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 41,814 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 31,056 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 25 May 2009 19,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,094 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 PXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

MA05 PXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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