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MF05 XBP

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe and sus components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe and sus components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,284 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both sides rear under sils starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,112 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,089 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Steering rack damp

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 84,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Steering rack damp

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,463 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres wearing off inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres wearing off inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,711 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 11,170 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)

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

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

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 XBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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