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MF05 XLO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 102,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,223 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 91,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,030 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Is locking but is difficult to unlock, ( key is turning around on grill ). (3.1 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear ones and nearside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective First and last ones are excessively weakened due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has a nail on tread, ( manufacturer code 4109 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,030 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two cuts on tread. Is also perished, ( manufacturer code 4109 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Is locking but is difficult to unlock, ( key is turning around on grill ). (3.1 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear ones and nearside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective First and last ones are excessively weakened due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has a nail on tread, ( manufacturer code 4109 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides w.bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front h.lights poor beam image

Front tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,286 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,390 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,939 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012
Pass 31 May 2011 34,859 miles

both rear lower tca bushes split

childseat fitted nsr

front pads getting down discs worn also

front wipers smear slightly

osr pads very low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,168 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,686 miles

Offside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MF05 XLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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