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MM05 FTJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 178,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 178,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 161,345 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 161,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 148,684 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 148,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 139,363 miles

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

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

coolant pipe insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2012 139,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

coolant pipe insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,682 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,214 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,214 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,385 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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MM05 FTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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