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ML05 XXR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,760 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 17 Jun 2022 92,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 88,813 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,238 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,869 miles

Headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camra ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,399 miles

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 54,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 30 Aug 2014 47,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 May 2013 42,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots seaping grease

nearside front tyre has flat spot

nearside rear tyre has bad age cracks

nearside rear wheel different to the rest but same size tyre

wipers smear

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,142 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,940 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 32,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 27,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,252 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,511 miles

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 XXR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 XXR, 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 ML05 XXR registered?

ML05 XXR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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