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MF05 TGV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,515 mi
Last recorded82,515 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 TGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 79,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,021 miles

Coolant leak cap loose ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 67,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc scored due to brake pads down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight bind from offside front wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,465 miles

Front head lamp patten poor

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,755 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,475 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 51,294 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 40,513 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,016 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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MF05 TGV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF05 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 TGV registered?

MF05 TGV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is MF05 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 TGV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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