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MF05 TLO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

172,325 mi
Last recorded172,325 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 172,325 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 172,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

no reverse light

Pass 9 Nov 2022 168,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 162,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 159,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,159 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 154,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,078 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 142,078 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 12,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,559 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,926 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

underside of car has surface rust in places

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

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Apr 2013 99,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

Fail 19 May 2008 25,930 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

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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MF05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MF05 TLO, 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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MF05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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