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MD05 FJV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 FJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,343 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,419 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges//tracking//offside rear tyre slighty separtion on tread

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,562 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake lever///o/s/r tyre worn uneven///exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,738 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,738 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 50,522 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 5 Sep 2009 40,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,755 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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MD05 FJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD05 FJV, 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 MD05 FJV registered?

MD05 FJV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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