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MM05 FOV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 FOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,982 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel WEAK SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel WEAK SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel WEAK SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel WEAK SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,608 miles

Centre Front EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BRACKET CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION IS SILL ADEQUATLY SUPPORTED

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT WORN DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON REAR SEAT BELT

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,608 miles

Centre Front EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BRACKET CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION IS SILL ADEQUATLY SUPPORTED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT WORN DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON REAR SEAT BELT

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,869 miles

Both headlamps misted

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

N/s/r tyre starting to crack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s wiper blade smearing slightly

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (205/55/16)

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge/ Cracking on tread

Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,869 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both headlamps misted

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

N/s/r tyre starting to crack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s wiper blade smearing slightly

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (205/55/16)

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge/ Cracking on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,787 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,787 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and nail in it

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both inner cv gaiters has a slight seepage of greese

front wipers poor

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter slightly detached

Fail 29 Mar 2013 54,851 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both inner cv gaiters has a slight seepage of greese

front wipers poor

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter slightly detached

Pass 26 May 2011 45,583 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 38,157 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,981 miles

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

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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MM05 FOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MM05 FOV, 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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MM05 FOV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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