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ML05 FPK

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,934 miles

head lamps faded

slight corrosion to under side

Fail 22 Jul 2022 101,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lamps faded

slight corrosion to under side

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,663 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 93,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,534 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,375 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head lamps fading

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,338 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,338 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 9,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ML05 FPK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML05 FPK, 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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ML05 FPK is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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