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MA05 XMX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,095 mi
Last recorded208,095 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 208,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 191,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 174,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,215 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,215 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,002 miles

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

engine management light on prior to test

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,861 miles

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

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

engine management light on prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,992 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 54,992 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,469 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

MA05 XMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is MA05 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 XMX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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