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ML05 RFY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,861 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 106,853 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,220 miles

Nearside rear number plate light out

Fail 6 Nov 2018 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear number plate light out

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer cover crazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened edge frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,599 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 76,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,832 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,241 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,345 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 31,649 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 31,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (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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ML05 RFY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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