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ML05 XXG

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,947 mi
Last recorded147,947 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,942 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 133,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,004 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp unit slightly deteriorated resulting in minor pattern blur.

Offside Front Headlamp unit slightly deteriorated resulting in minor pattern blur.

Rear most exhaust pipe mount deteriorated.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp unit slightly deteriorated resulting in minor pattern blur.

Offside Front Headlamp unit slightly deteriorated resulting in minor pattern blur.

Rear most exhaust pipe mount deteriorated.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,754 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,923 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 104,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear reflector is a tempoary fitment

slight play in front link rods

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre slight out of shape

Pass 29 May 2012 87,442 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 87,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,745 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,734 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

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 XXG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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