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MK05 FXH

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,445 mi
Last recorded170,445 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 FXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 170,445 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2017 153,553 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and split

Fail 17 Mar 2017 153,553 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and split

Pass 12 Mar 2016 134,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

coolant low

slight cracking within tread to both rear tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

coolant low

slight cracking within tread to both rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,621 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 78,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,317 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MK05 FXH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK05 FXH, 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 MK05 FXH registered?

MK05 FXH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MK05 FXH safe to buy?

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