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MF05 UNK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 UNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 73,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,765 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose handbrake button and surround not fitted/damaged (1.1.5 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 64,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 61,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,644 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,644 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,521 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,166 miles

Front number plate loose but secure

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 40,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate loose but secure

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,759 miles

O/s/r wheel buckled

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 37,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/r wheel buckled

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 26,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,910 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 UNK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UNK, 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 MF05 UNK registered?

MF05 UNK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is MF05 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 UNK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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